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Blueberry Surprise French Toast Casserole

This gem comes from the turkey run inn at the turkey run state park in indiana. Perfect make ahead dish for a special holiday breakfast or brunch. Prep time does not include overnight chill time.

Steps

Place half of the bread cubes over the bottom of a well-buttered 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle cream cheese and blueberries over bread cubes.
Arrange remaining bread cubes over blueberries.
In a large mixing bowl , beat eggs with a rotary beater , beat in milk and the 1 / 2 cup syrup.
Carefully pour egg mixture over the bread mixture.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours.
Bake , covered , in a 375 oven for 25 minutes.
Uncover and bake about 25 minutes more or till a knife inserted near the center comes out clean , and topping is puffed and golden brown.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with blueberry-flavored or maple syrup.
Or cut bread into 1 / 2-inch cubes , spread in a large baking pan.
Bake , uncovered in a 300 oven for 10 to 15 minutes or till dry , stirring twice , cool.

Ingredients

dry white bread, cream cheese, fresh blueberries, eggs, milk, maple syrup, blueberry-flavored syrup