Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast
Looking for a delicious, stress-free breakfast that’s perfect for holidays, brunches, or lazy weekends? This Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is an easy overnight recipe that captures all the indulgent flavors of stuffed French toast—creamy cream cheese, juicy blueberries, and a hint of maple—baked into a crowd-pleasing dish. Assemble it the night before, pop it in the oven in the morning, and serve with homemade blueberry syrup for an extra treat!
Overnight breakfast casseroles are hands-down the best way to start the day without morning chaos! This Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole steals the spotlight at any brunch or holiday breakfast table.
We all love the indulgent flavors of blueberry cream cheese stuffed French toast, but the usual version requires standing over the stove flipping slices. This easy overnight recipe gives you all those delicious layers—creamy cream cheese, juicy blueberries, and custardy bread—without the hands-on hassle.
Simply assemble this blueberry cream cheese breakfast casserole the night before, refrigerate it overnight, and bake it fresh in the morning. Perfect for stress-free weekends, brunches, or special occasions!
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Serve this Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole as is, or elevate it with our easy homemade blueberry syrup—it’s the perfect finishing touch!
The syrup comes together in just 15-20 minutes using frozen blueberries, sugar, water, and a bit of cornstarch for that ideal thick, glossy texture. It adds an incredible burst of fresh blueberry flavor that takes this dish to the next level. For an extra-indulgent treat, add a dollop of whipped cream on top.
That said, this casserole is absolutely delicious even without the syrup—it’s a winner either way!
Blueberry Cream Cheese Breakfast Casserole Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 12 slices of bread
- 16 ounces of cream cheese (2-8 ounce packages)
- 12 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 cups of fresh blueberries (16 ounce package)
- Homemade Blueberry Syrup, optional
Equipment Needed:
- 9 X 13 Baking Dish
- Large Bowl
3 Variations to this Blueberry French Toast Casserole
Variation 1: Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole
Swap the blueberries for fresh strawberries to give this classic a bright, summery twist. The tart-sweet strawberries pair beautifully with the creamy cheese pockets.
- Changes to the original recipe:
- Replace the 2 cups of blueberries with 2 cups of sliced fresh strawberries (or a mix of strawberries and blueberries for extra variety).
- Optional: Add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the egg mixture for a fresh citrus note that complements the strawberries.
- Follow the same layering, soaking, and baking instructions. Serve with homemade strawberry syrup (made similarly to the blueberry version, using strawberries instead) or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Variation 2: Mixed Berry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole
Turn it into a berry explosion by using a combination of fruits—perfect for using up whatever’s in season or in your freezer.
- Changes to the original recipe:
- Use 2 cups total of mixed berries (e.g., ¾ cup blueberries, ¾ cup raspberries, and ½ cup blackberries or sliced strawberries).
- Toss the berries lightly in 1 tablespoon of flour before layering to prevent excess juice from making the casserole too soggy.
- Assemble and bake as directed. This version adds vibrant color and a mix of tangy-sweet flavors. Top with whipped cream or the original blueberry syrup for contrast.
Variation 3: Cinnamon-Apple Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole
For a cozy, fall-inspired take, incorporate apples and warm spices—think apple pie meets French toast.
- Changes to the original recipe:
- Replace the 2 cups of blueberries with 2 cups of peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a nice tart balance).
- Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg to the egg/milk/maple syrup mixture.
- Optional: Sprinkle ½ cup of chopped pecans or walnuts over the top layer before pouring the egg mixture for added crunch.
- Proceed with the overnight soak and baking steps. Serve with maple syrup or a quick caramel sauce for an indulgent autumn brunch treat.
How to make this Blueberry Cream Cheese Toast Casserole:
- Cut the bread slices into 1-inch cubes, and do the same with both packages of cream cheese.
Tip: Pop the cream cheese in the freezer for 10-15 minutes beforehand—it firms up nicely and makes cubing much easier!
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and arrange half of the bread cubes in an even layer on the bottom.
- Scatter half of the cubed cream cheese (8 ounces) over the bread, then sprinkle with 1 cup of the blueberries.
- Repeat the layering process: add the remaining bread cubes, followed by the rest of the cubed cream cheese and the second cup of blueberries.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the layered casserole.
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil, and refrigerate overnight (or at least 8 hours) to let the bread soak up all those delicious flavors.
- Remove the Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350°F.
- After 30 minutes, cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then, remove the cover and continue baking for another 20-30 minutes, or until the center is set and firm.
This Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole is the ultimate make-ahead breakfast that delivers big on flavor with minimal effort—perfect for busy holiday mornings, leisurely weekend brunches, or anytime you want to impress without the stress.
Golden, custardy, and bursting with creamy pockets of cream cheese and juicy blueberries, it’s a family favorite that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds. Drizzle with that quick homemade blueberry syrup (or dust with powdered sugar) for pure bliss!
Give it a try soon—you won’t be disappointed. Enjoy!
🥣 Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 slices bread
- 16 ounces cream cheese 2-8 ounce packages
- 12 eggs beaten
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 cups fresh blueberries 16 ounce package
- Homemade Blueberry Syrup optional
Instructions
- Cut the bread slices into 1-inch cubes, and do the same with both packages of cream cheese.Tip: Pop the cream cheese in the freezer for 10-15 minutes beforehand—it firms up nicely and makes cubing much easier!
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and arrange half of the bread cubes in an even layer on the bottom.Scatter half of the cubed cream cheese (8 ounces) over the bread, then sprinkle with 1 cup of the blueberries.
- Repeat the layering process: add the remaining bread cubes, followed by the rest of the cubed cream cheese and the second cup of blueberries.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the layered casserole. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil, and refrigerate overnight (or at least 8 hours) to let the bread soak up all those delicious flavors.
- Remove the Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350°F. After 30 minutes, cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then, remove the cover and continue baking for another 20-30 minutes, or until the center is set and firm.
- Golden, custardy, and bursting with creamy pockets of cream cheese and juicy blueberries, it’s a family favorite that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds. Drizzle with that quick homemade blueberry syrup (or dust with powdered sugar) for pure bliss!
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