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Creamy Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake

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A quick and comforting breakfast bake featuring custardy bread layered with cream cheese and blueberries, perfect for busy mornings or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups day-old bread, cubed (thick-cut brioche or challah recommended)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups whole milk (or almond milk for lighter version)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • Optional: powdered sugar and maple syrup for serving

Instructions

  1. Cube about 6 cups of day-old bread into roughly 1-inch pieces. If using fresh bread, toast lightly for 5 minutes at 350°F to dry slightly.
  2. Slice softened cream cheese into thin slabs.
  3. In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread half the bread cubes evenly.
  4. Tuck cream cheese slabs and blueberries between the bread pieces evenly to create creamy pockets and bursts of blueberry.
  5. Top with remaining bread cubes to cover.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined and slightly frothy.
  7. Slowly pour custard mixture evenly over the bread, pressing lightly with a spatula to help soak in.
  8. Cover dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best texture.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove cover, sprinkle brown sugar on top, and dot with butter pieces.
  10. Bake uncovered for 45 to 55 minutes until top is golden brown and custard is set (knife inserted should come out clean). Tent with foil if top browns too fast.
  11. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
  12. Serve warm with optional powdered sugar and maple syrup.

Notes

Use day-old bread or lightly toast fresh bread to prevent sogginess. Chill cream cheese slabs before folding to keep pockets intact. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Soak custard at least 30 minutes or overnight for best texture. Can substitute gluten-free bread or plant-based milk for dietary needs.

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Keywords: blueberry, cream cheese, French toast bake, breakfast casserole, easy breakfast, brunch, custard, baked French toast

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