Delicious healthy blueberries, cream cheese, and maple syrup are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner when Serving this casserole.
12 slices of French bread or sourdough bread thin sliced (6 slices cut up into cubes)
2 8 oz. pkg of cream cheese
1 cup of blueberries
12 eggs
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon of cinnamon
dash of nutmeg
For the sauce
1 cup of sugar
2 tablespoons of cornstarch
1 cup of water
1 cup of blueberries
1 tablespoon butter
Arrange the bread in a buttered 13 x 9 inch pan; cut the cream cheese into squares and place over bread; sprinkle the blueberries over the cheese; arrange the bread cubes over the top of the blueberries.
In a large bowl mix the eggs, syrup, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg whisk well pour the mixture over the bread mixture; chill the mixture overnight.
Bake at 350 for about an hour or till it is puffed and golden brown.
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Note: I omit the sauce and exchange fresh blueberries for a can of blueberries or mixed berries to go right on top of the casserole. It provides the sweetness, and the sauce bakes into the casserole.
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