Description
Soft, creamy baked French toast layered with blueberries and a hint of lemony tang — make-ahead magic for mornings when you can’t deal.
Ingredients
1 (8 oz) cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 cups blueberries
2 loaves French bread, cubed
2 cups milk
8 large eggs
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
1 lemon (zest + 2 tbsp juice)
Instructions
1. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla until smooth. Fold in 1 cup blueberries and 1 tbsp lemon juice + zest.
2. Layer half bread cubes in greased 10×14″ dish. Spread cream cheese mix. Add rest of bread.
3. Whisk milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon zest and juice. Pour over bread. Add remaining blueberries.
4. Cover with foil. Chill overnight.
5. Bake at 375°F covered 45 mins, then uncovered 30 mins until golden.
Notes
Let the casserole sit 30–60 mins at room temp before baking.
Use crusty bread for best texture.
Reheat leftovers at 350°F for 15–20 mins.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal