This stuffed French toast with berries is an easy overnight breakfast casserole made with thick bread, cream cheese, and juicy blueberries. The bread soaks up a rich egg custard overnight, then bakes into a soft, creamy center with golden, slightly crisp edges.
Overnight French toast with blueberries is easy to prepare the night before, making it perfect for busy mornings or when you have company. In the morning, simply bake it until golden and set. Sweet blueberries and creamy pockets of cream cheese make this stuffed French toast extra special.
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- Why You'll Love This Stuffed French Toast With Blueberries
- What Kind of Bread Is Best for Stuffed French Toast?
- Why Let It Sit Overnight?
- How to Make Stuffed Overnight French Toast
- What to Serve With Blueberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Amish Breakfast Recipes
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Why You'll Love This Stuffed French Toast With Blueberries
- Easy make-ahead breakfast: Prepare it the night before, then simply bake it in the morning.
- Creamy and fruity: Sweet blueberries and pockets of cream cheese make every bite delicious.
- Perfect for a crowd: This baked French toast fills a 9×13-inch pan and is great for family breakfasts, holidays, or company.
- Simple ingredients: You only need a handful of basic ingredients to make this comforting breakfast casserole.
What Kind of Bread Is Best for Stuffed French Toast?
For this overnight French toast, sturdy thick-sliced bread works best because it can absorb the egg custard without falling apart. I use Texas toast, but you can also use thick slices of French bread or brioche. (You'll want approximately 8 cups of cubes.)
Bread that's slightly stale or a day old is especially good for this baked French toast because it has less moisture and can soak up more of the custard. If you're using fresh bread, simply cube it and let it sit uncovered for a little while before assembling the casserole.
Why Let It Sit Overnight?
Letting the French toast sit overnight gives the thick bread plenty of time to absorb the egg custard. This creates a soft, creamy center while the top and edges bake up golden and slightly crisp.
The overnight soak also makes this stuffed French toast especially convenient for breakfast. Assemble it the night before, refrigerate it, and in the morning, all you need to do is bake it.
How to Make Stuffed Overnight French Toast
This overnight French toast is easy to assemble the night before and bake in the morning.
- Cube the bread. Cut 10 slices of Texas toast into approximately 1-inch cubes. Place half of the bread into a well-buttered 9×13-inch baking dish. (You might need a bit more than half of it to cover the bottom of the pan.)
- Add the filling. Cut the cream cheese into tiny cubes and scatter it evenly over the bread. Add the blueberries.
- Add the remaining bread. Spread the remaining bread cubes evenly over the blueberries.
- Make the custard. Beat the eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Add the milk, maple syrup, and salt, and whisk until well combined.
- Soak overnight. Pour the egg mixture slowly and evenly over the entire casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake. In the morning, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit on the counter while the oven preheats to 375°F. Sprinkle the top with cinnamon, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Finish baking. Remove the foil and bake for another 20-30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. The center can have a slight jiggle but should not look wet or liquidy.
- Rest and serve. Let the French toast rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
What to Serve With Blueberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
This blueberry cream cheese French toast is sweet and filling enough to serve on its own, but it also pairs well with a few simple breakfast favorites. Serve it with crispy bacon or breakfast sausage for a savory contrast.
You could also serve it alongside scrambled eggs and a pot of hot coffee for an easy breakfast or brunch. A drizzle of maple syrup over the warm French toast is also delicious.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can, but the overnight soak is recommended. It gives the thick bread plenty of time to absorb the egg mixture, resulting in a softer, more evenly baked casserole. If you didn't plan ahead far enough, you could bake it sooner, but I recommend letting it sit for at least a couple of hours if possible.
Yes. You can use frozen blueberries in this blueberry stuffed French toast without thawing them first. Keep in mind though, that frozen berries may release a little more juice as they bake, so you may want to toss the berries in a bit of flour before adding them.
Absolutely. Blueberries are especially good with the cream cheese in this recipe, but you could experiment with other berries. Raspberries or sliced strawberries would be great as well.
The center should be set but can still have a slight jiggle. It should not look wet or have loose egg custard pooling in the center. The top should be golden brown. (You may have to poke a knife into the center to make sure it's not still runny.)
Cover and refrigerate leftovers within two hours of baking. It should keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and can be reheated in the microwave or oven.
More Amish Breakfast Recipes
Growing up Amish, we had overnight guests fairly often, so I learned early to appreciate breakfast recipes that were quick and easy to prepare and didn't take a lot of time in the kitchen first thing in the morning.
That's one reason I especially like make-ahead breakfasts like this stuffed French toast with berries. You can do most of the work the night before, then simply put it in the oven in the morning and get yourself ready for the day while it bakes.
If you're looking for more breakfast ideas, here are some of my favorite Amish breakfast recipes:
This stuffed French toast with berries is a delicious way to make breakfast feel special without spending all morning in the kitchen. With juicy blueberries, creamy pockets of cream cheese, and soft, custardy bread, this blueberry French toast casserole is perfect for family breakfasts, holidays, or serving to company.
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Overnight French Toast With Blueberries and Cream Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 slices thick-sliced white bread (I like to use Texas Toast or brioche)
- 1 (8-ounce package) cream cheese, cubed
- 1 ½ - 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 12 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- cinnamon, as desired
Instructions
- Cut the bread slices into approximately 1-inch cubes.10 slices thick-sliced white bread (I like to use Texas Toast or brioche)
- Spread approximately half of the bread into the bottom of a well-buttered 9x13" baking dish, using enough to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Cut the cream cheese into tiny cubes and spread them over the top of the layer of bread.1 (8-ounce package) cream cheese, cubed
- Spread the blueberries over the top and then spread the remaining bread over the top of the blueberries.1 ½ - 2 cups fresh blueberries
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs until smooth. Add the milk, syrup, and salt. Mix well.12 large eggs, 2 cups whole milk, ⅓ cup maple syrup, ¾ teaspoon salt
- Pour this over the bread. Cover and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight.
- In the morning, remove the casserole from the refrigerator. Let it sit on the counter while the oven preheats to 375℉.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.cinnamon, as desired
- Remove the foil and bake another 20-30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is nicely golden. (I like to poke a knife into the center to make sure it's not still runny.)
- Let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Refrigerate any leftovers, tightly covered, for up to 5 days. Reheat and enjoy!
Notes
- For a softer, wetter French toast, use 8 slices of bread instead of 10.
- Texas toast works especially well, but you can also use thick-sliced brioche or French bread.
- Slightly stale or day-old bread works best because it absorbs the egg custard without becoming overly soggy.
- If using fresh bread, cube it and let it sit uncovered for a little while before assembling the casserole.
- The center should be set but may still have a slight jiggle when you remove it from the oven. Letting the casserole rest for about 10 minutes helps it finish setting.
Janet
This is a delicious blueberry cream cheese French toast recipe. The only change was I had 2% milk on hand so that’s what I used. It came out fine. Will be making this again!
Anna
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!
Anna
Perfect for an easy and delicious breakfast. My family loves this french toast dish!