Blueberry Strata
Dive into indulgent comfort with this irresistible Blueberry Strata, a baked breakfast casserole that’s perfect for weekends or special occasions. Featuring layers of soft, cubed French bread, bursts of fresh blueberries, and a luscious cream cheese filling, this dish combines sweet and creamy flavors in every bite. The custard base, made with eggs, milk, and heavy cream, is infused with vanilla and a hint of optional cinnamon for a subtly spiced aroma. Baked to golden perfection and topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar, this make-ahead strata is not only simple to prepare but also ideal for serving a crowd. Whether you're hosting brunch or treating the family, this blueberry casserole is sure to become a beloved favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups French bread (cubed)
- 2 cups Fresh blueberries
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 8 Eggs
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
Spread half of the cubed French bread evenly in the greased baking dish.
Sprinkle half of the fresh blueberries evenly across the bread layer.
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. Dollop this mixture over the bread and blueberry layer using a spoon.
Spread the remaining bread cubes over the cream cheese layer, followed by the rest of the blueberries.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon (if using) until well combined.
Slowly pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and blueberry layers, gently pressing down with a spatula to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and let it sit for 15 minutes to fully soak the bread.
Bake the strata in the preheated oven for 30 minutes with the foil on.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the strata from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8658 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 284.5 g | 365% | |
| Saturated Fat | 134.8 g | 674% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2054 mg | 685% | |
| Sodium | 11178 mg | 486% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1258.0 g | 457% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 71.9 g | 257% | |
| Total Sugars | 342.9 g | ||
| Protein | 275.2 g | 550% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.8 mcg | 69% | |
| Calcium | 1736 mg | 134% | |
| Iron | 40.8 mg | 227% | |
| Potassium | 3706 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
