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Blueberry Lemon French Toast Casserole

A delicious breakfast casserole combining sweet blueberries and tangy lemon, perfect for feeding a crowd on special occasions or cozy weekends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cream Cheese Mixture
  • 1 package cream cheese 8 oz
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup blueberries for mixing
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice for mixing
  • 1 lemon lemon zest zest from one lemon
Main Ingredients
  • 2 loaves French bread, cubed
  • 2 cups milk
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract for egg mixture
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice for egg mixture
  • 1 lemon lemon zest remaining zest from the lemon
  • 1 cup blueberries for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth. Fold in 1 cup blueberries and 1 tbsp lemon juice along with a little lemon zest.
  2. Layer half of the bread cubes in a greased 10×14-inch dish. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the bread. Add the rest of the bread cubes on top.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups milk, eggs, 2 tsp vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, remaining lemon zest, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Pour this mixture over the bread. Top with the remaining blueberries.
  4. Cover the dish with foil and chill it overnight in the fridge.
Baking
  1. The next day, bake at 375°F for 45 minutes, covered. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden and set.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, sliced into squares, with powdered sugar or maple syrup, and fresh fruit or whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

Notes

Use day-old bread for the best texture. It absorbs the custard without becoming too mushy. Feel free to experiment with different fruits like strawberries or peaches. Ensure it doesn’t overcook while baking.

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