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Overnight Blueberry French Toast Recipe

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A delightful and crowd-pleasing Overnight Blueberry French Toast featuring layers of Texas toast, cream cheese, and fresh blueberries soaked overnight in a sweet custard blend. Baked to golden perfection and topped with a luscious homemade blueberry sauce, this recipe makes a perfect make-ahead breakfast or brunch treat.

Ingredients

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French Toast Base

  • 12 slices day old Texas toast, cut into 1-inch cubes (or 1 loaf of French bread)
  • 2 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup blueberries, fresh or canned
  • 2 cups milk
  • 12 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup

Blueberry Topping

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup blueberries, fresh or canned
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Baking Dish: Spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
  2. Layer Bread and Cream Cheese: Place half of the bread cubes evenly at the bottom of the prepared dish. Distribute the cream cheese cubes evenly over the bread, then sprinkle 1 cup of blueberries on top. Finally, add the remaining bread cubes as the top layer.
  3. Whisk Custard Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until well combined to create a custard mixture.
  4. Soak the Bread: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered bread, cream cheese, and blueberries. Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate overnight to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
  5. Preheat Oven and Prepare for Baking: The next morning, remove the French toast from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking to remove chill. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes to gently cook the custard and melt the cream cheese.
  7. Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the center is fully set and the top is golden brown.
  8. Make Blueberry Topping: While the French toast bakes, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes to thicken.
  9. Simmer Blueberries: Stir in the remaining cup of blueberries. If using canned blueberries, simmer for a few minutes. If using fresh blueberries, simmer about 10 minutes until they burst and the sauce thickens.
  10. Finish Topping: Stir in the tablespoon of salted butter until melted and combined, then pour the warm blueberry topping evenly over the baked French toast before serving.

Notes

  • Day-old bread works best as it absorbs the custard without becoming too soggy.
  • Use fresh or canned blueberries interchangeably depending on availability.
  • Refrigerate overnight for a perfectly soaked and fluffy texture.
  • Letting the French toast sit 30 minutes before baking helps it bake evenly.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese and milk with non-dairy alternatives.
  • Serve with extra maple syrup if desired for added sweetness.

Keywords: overnight French toast, blueberry French toast, baked French toast, breakfast casserole, make ahead breakfast

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