Overnight Blueberry French Toast
This make-ahead blueberry French toast casserole is easy to prep the night before and bake in the morning for a pleasing holiday breakfast or brunch.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Prepare casserole: Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 1/2 of the bread cubes in the dish and top with cream cheese cubes.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Sprinkle blueberries over the cream cheese, then top with remaining bread cubes.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and syrup together in a large bowl until well-combined; pour over the bread cubes. Cover and refrigerate overnight.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove casserole from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake casserole in the preheated oven, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking until center is firm and surface is lightly browned, about 25 to 30 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Meanwhile, prepare blueberry sauce: Mix sugar, water, and cornstarch together in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in blueberries, reduce heat to low, and simmer until all the blueberries burst, about 10 minutes. Stir in butter.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Serve portions of casserole on plates and pour warm syrup over top.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (10 servings total)