Blueberry Cheesecake French Toast Casserole

Scrolling Facebook the other day I saw a video for a dish similar to this.  I read the recipe and wasn’t sure the ratios and ingredients seemed quite right.  So rather than making something I wasn’t sure would turn right, I combined a few recipes I have tried before and made this rich and hearty breakfast dish.  Sure to please kids and adults alike its perfect as breakfast as it’s own or a welcome addition to your next potluck or brunch!

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What you need:

• 8 oz (or small loaf) of french bread, cut into small cubes
• 6 eggs
• 3 c. milk
• 1 T. vanilla extract
• 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 8 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1 T. lemon juice
• 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)

For optional topping after baked:

• 1 c. blueberries
• 1 c. + 2 T. water
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 T. lemon juice
• 1 T.  corn starch

To make:

1. Butter or spray a deep casserole or 8 x 8 baking dish.
2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and lemon juice until light and fluffy.
3. Layer HALF the bread cubes in dish.
4. Top with 2 c. blueberries.  Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the blueberries.  This is rustic – just scoop all over – it doesn’t matter.  More bread goes on top so neatness and exact ratios are not required!
5. Top with remaining bread cubes.
6. Beat eggs, milk, vanilla and granulated sugar until well combined.
7. Pour egg mixture over the bread.
8. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
9. Preheat oven to 350°.  Bake for 45 minutes uncovered until golden brown and set.
10. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes.

Optional Topping:

1. Bring to a boil 1 c. water, sugar and lemon juice.
2. Mix corn starch with remaining 2 T. of water.  Stir to dissolve.  Add to boiling water mixture whisking constantly until thick.
3. Stir in blueberries.  Using a potato masher or the back of the spoon crush the berries to make a thick sauce.

More Breakfast Ideas:

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Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

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Frozen bread dough has long been a freezer staple for me.  I use it for cinnamon rolls, fresh bread for soups, or this long time family favorite.  The hardest part of this recipe is remembering to set out the dough in the a.m. to rise!  

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What you need:
1 loaf frozen bread dough
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 jar marinara sauce
pizza toppings of choice *

Make It:
Allow bread dough to thaw and rise on a greased parchment lined cookie sheet for the day.  (usually about 6 hours).  You can get it out in the a.m., spray with some non stick oil on top, put a piece of saran wrap or parchment over and cover with a towel.  Let it rise all day!

When ready to prep, punch down the dough and shape into a rough rectangle on the cookie sheet.  Sprinkle with toppings and cheese.  Carefully roll up and seal the ends very well.  Place seam side down on the baking sheet.

Bake at 350 for 25 minutes until brown and it sounds ‘hollow’ when tapped.  Allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing into individual spirals.  Serve with warm marinara for dipping.

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