Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract (divided)
- 2 loaves cubed french bread (day-old preferred)
- 2 cups blueberries (divided)
- 8 eggs (large)
- 2 cups milk (whole recommended)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in 1 cup blueberries.
- Layer bread cubes in a 10×14-inch baking dish. Spread cream cheese mixture over bread. Top with remaining bread cubes.
- Whisk eggs, 2 cups milk, remaining vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour over bread layers.
- Sprinkle remaining blueberries on top. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake covered for 45 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 30 more minutes until center is set and top is golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture
- Can substitute milk with almond milk
- For extra crunch, add streusel topping before baking
- Make ahead option: prepare night before
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 230mg