Description
This Blueberry Cream Cheese Breakfast Bake is a delicious and comforting dish perfect for cozy mornings. Combining fresh blueberries with creamy, sweetened cream cheese, eggs, and cubed bread, baked to a golden perfection, it’s an easy and satisfying breakfast that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Dairy
- 1 cup blueberries
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
Egg Mixture
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Other
- 1 loaf of bread, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the breakfast casserole.
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs: Crack in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate them into the cream cheese mixture.
- Combine milk and cinnamon: Stir in the milk and ground cinnamon, evenly blending to add flavor and moisture.
- Fold in bread and blueberries: Gently fold the cubed bread and fresh blueberries into the wet ingredients, ensuring the bread is coated but not overly mashed.
- Prepare for baking: Lightly grease a baking dish and pour the mixture evenly into it, spreading it out for even cooking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the bake is set and the top turns a beautiful golden color.
Notes
- Use slightly stale bread for best texture as it absorbs the custard better.
- Fresh or frozen blueberries can be used; no need to thaw frozen berries before adding.
- This bake can be prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- Let the bake cool for a few minutes before serving to allow slices to hold together well.
