Maple Blueberry French Toast Casserole

By dublinburro

Ingredients

• French Toast
• 12 slices of French Bread, cut in 1- inch cubes
• 1 (8oz.) pkg. cream cheese, chilled and cut in 1- inch cubes
• 1 pt. fresh blueberries, rinsed and drained
• 12 large eggs
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 2 c. milk
• Butter Syrup
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Details

Adapted from ohsodelicioso.com

Preparation

Step 1

Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan

Place half of bread cubes evenly in prepared pan.

Scatter cream cheese cubes over bread and sprinkle on blueberries.

Arrange remaining bread cubes over blueberries.

In a large bowel combine eggs, syrup, and milk; whisk to blend. Pour evenly over bread mixture.

Cover and chill overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Bake covered with foil for 30 minutes. remove foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

In a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter and buttermilk. Bring to a boil. Cool slightly then add baking soda.

Serve warm