Overnight Blueberry French Toast (Recipe for Printing)
Enjoy this overnight blueberry french toast casserole, a make-ahead breakfast perfect for weekend brunches or spring events. Fluffy bread, creamy layers, and fresh blueberries combine for a delicious morning treat. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Main Components
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons milk
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract, divided
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2 cups fresh blueberries, divided
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2 loaves French bread, cut into cubes
→ Custard Mixture
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2 cups milk
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8 large eggs
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
# How to Make It:
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In a medium bowl, blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and half the vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Evenly distribute half of the cubed French bread in the dish. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the bread cubes and top with 1 cup of blueberries.
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Add the remaining bread cubes over the first layer, then sprinkle with the rest of the blueberries.
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In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups milk, eggs, remaining vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined.
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Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered bread and blueberries. Gently press the mixture to ensure all pieces absorb the custard. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake covered for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until golden and set.
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Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with extra blueberries if desired.
# Extra Tips:
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For best results, let the dish rest overnight to allow the bread to fully absorb the custard mixture.