Overnight Blueberries and Cream French Toast Casserole

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 2 cup Blueberry, fresh

• Refrigerated

  • 10 Eggs

• Condiments

  • 1/3 cup Maple syrup

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp Corn starch
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 18 slices White bread

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk
  • 2 (8 oz blocks Philadelphia cream cheese

• Liquids

  • 1 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 18 slices of white bread, day old works best
• 2 (8 oz) blocks Philadelphia Cream Cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup fresh blueberries or 2 cups frozen blueberries (before thawed)
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 10 eggs
• 1½ cups milk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp corn starch
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup fresh blueberries or 2 cups frozen blueberries (before thawed)
• 1 Tbsp butter

Directions

• Spray a 9x13 pan with baking spray.
• Cut all the bread in the cubes. Spread half the bread in the prepared pan, pressing down slightly.
• In bowl of stand mixer beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together. Drop by the spoonful the cream cheese mixture evenly on the bread layer, spreading if desired. (Spreading this is a little difficult, but I prefer it). Top with the blueberries and then the remaining bread.
• In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla and maple syrup. Pour over the entire casserole. Cover with cling wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight.
• When ready to bake, remove from the fridge 30 minutes before baking to take the chill off.
• Remove Cling Wrap and cover with foil to bake.
• Bake covered at 350° for 30 minutes and then remove cover and bake an additional 25-30 minutes until center is set.
• Allow to cool slightly before serving.
• While the casserole is baking prepare the syrup. In a medium saucepan combine sugar, corn starch and water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once its reached a boil simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened. Add in blueberries and butter and simmer for 10 more minutes.
• Pour syrup over entire casserole or individual portions.