Overnight Blueberry French Toast with Blueberry Syrup
Overnight Blueberry French Toast is a delightful make-ahead breakfast that's perfect for special occasions or lazy mornings. Layers of bread, cream cheese, and juicy blueberries soak overnight in a rich custard, ensuring maximum flavor and ease. Topped with a luscious blueberry sauce, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that combines convenience with indulgence.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 494kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
French Toast:
- 12 slices bread cut into cubes (french or Texas toast work well)
- 8 oz pkg cream cheese, cut in cubes
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
- 12 large eggs
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 cups milk I use 1 cup milk and 1 cup cream
Syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
- 1 Tbsp butter
Instructions
- Arrange 1/2 of the bread cubes in a greased 9 x 13 pan.
- Sprinkle cream cheese cubes and blueberries evenly over the bread cubes.Top with remaining bread cubes.
- Mix together eggs, milk, and syrup.Pour over bread cubes and cover pan with foil. Let chill in refrigerator overnight.
- Bake covered with foil at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 30 minutes or until fluffy and golden.
- For the sauce - In a sauce pan, cook water, sugar, and cornstarch until thickened. Stir in blueberries and simmer for 10 minutes. Add butter and stir until melted. Serve over the french toast. Serves 8.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1mg