Blueberry French Toast Bake
This Blueberry French Toast Bake makes the perfect quick and easy weekend breakfast idea.
Made with classic French toast ingredients, this breakfast casserole adds some blueberries and cream cheese for a delicious twist. It’s an irresistible combination of flavors that the whole family will love.
It can be assembled in about 15 minutes, and while it’s baking take time to enjoy a coffee and read a book, or catch up with weekend guests.
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Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole
What Goes In A French Toast Casserole?
- Bread – while this recipe calls for thick cut, Texas style bread, any bread will work. If it is quite a bit more dense, such as a ciabatta, brioche or even sourdough, add 1/4 cup additional milk to the recipe.
- Dairy Ingredients:
- Eggs: I use large eggs for this recipe. Brown, white, speckled? Your choice!
- Milk: 1% milk is a staple in our house and what I used in this recipe, but any milk will be fine. I also love to use Egg Nog to make a Festive French Toast Bake – it’s perfect for the holidays, and a great way to use up any leftover egg nog.
- Cream: Use whipping cream or heavy coffee cream. 18% or higher is best.
- Cream Cheese: Light or full fat cream cheese is used but mascarpone cheese would be delicious.
- Sweet & Spicy Flavors:
- Brown Sugar: I use light brown sugar in this recipe, but dark brown sugar would be delicious and will work well.
- Experiment with Spices! While I love cinnamon and it’s so delicious, try adding a bit of nutmeg or even allspice (Caution: just use a fraction of allspice if using). Instant espresso is another interesting option, or even cocoa.
- Fruit – Fresh or frozen blueberries? Either works and taste delicious. Try adding an assortment of berries for a fruit filled french toast.
French Toast Casserole Topping!
This blueberry french toast casserole includes a delicious topping make of brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and butter. It’s super easy to make and is perfect on top of the casserole.
Easy To Make Blueberry French Toast Casserole!
- Cut bread into cubes.
- Combine all ingredients (except topping ingredients) and toss with bread to coat.
- Fold into a 9×13″ greased baking dish. Sprinkle berries and cubed cream cheese over top.
- Assemble topping ingredients, and spread evenly over entire casserole.
- Bake at 350ËšF covered with foil for 30 minutes, then remove foil for the remaining bake time.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve this with pure maple syrup, but there are many varieties that would be great. Walden Farms no sugar added blueberry syrup is very tasty.
A dollop of whipped cream is also a delightful way to crown this breakfast casserole.
Create a breakfast buffet bar with assorted types of syrup and toppings such as flaked coconut, chopped pecans, crumbled bacon, dried or fresh banana slices, peanut butter or powdered sugar.
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I truly hope you enjoy this Blueberry French Toast Bake as much as my family does. Please leave a comment and rating below.
Blueberry French Toast Bake
Equipment
- 1 9 x 13" baking pan
Ingredients
- 1 loaf thick sliced bread , such as Texas Toast, 675 gram size
- 9 eggs
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup frozen blueberries or fresh
- ¼ package cream cheese
Topping
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- â…“ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ËšF. Grease a 9×13" baking pan (Or line with foil and spray with cooking spray)
The Casserole
- Cut bread into 1 inch cubes, place in a bowl.
- Whisk eggs, add milk, cream, cinnamon, brown sugar and vanilla. Pour over bread and toss to coat.
- Pour bread mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle blueberries over top.
- Cut cold cream cheese into small cubes, and spread evenly over top.
Topping
- Mix together brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut cold butter into mixture with 2 knives, a pastry blender, or just using your fingers, until completely blended.
- Sprinkle evenly over top of casserole.
Baking Instructions
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 20-30 more minutes, or until a thermometer inserted reaches 160ËšF.
- Remove and allow to sit 10 minutes before serving.
To Serve
- Serve with maple syrup, blueberry syrup, whipped cream or assorted berries.
Nutrition
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I’m not a huge French toast fan but this breakfast dish is amazing. Highly recommend for a weekend treat or spoil your company with it.
So glad you liked it!