Blueberry Brunch Bake Recipes

OVERNIGHT BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange half the bread cubes in the dish, and top with cream cheese cubes. Sprinkle 1 cup blueberries over the cream cheese, and top with remaining bread cubes.
• In a large bowl, mix the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and syrup. Pour over the bread cubes. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove the bread cube mixture from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cover, and bake 30 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking 25 to 30 minutes, until center is firm and surface is lightly browned.
• In a medium saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a boil. Stirring constantly, cook 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in the remaining 1 cup blueberries. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, until the blueberries burst. Stir in the butter, and pour over the baked French toast

BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Grease an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish. Place half of the bread cubes in the dish. Sprinkle cream cheese cubes and half of the blueberries over the bread. Top with remaining bread cubes and blueberries.
• Combine eggs, milk, maple syrup and butter in a large bowl and pour over bread mixture.
• Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cover with aluminum foil if you notice the edges browning too much during baking.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Cut into squares to serve. Serve with additional maple syrup. Can be prepared the night before, and baked before serving.

BLUEBERRY BRUNCH BAKE

Steps:

• Spray a 8x8 pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, add bread cubes, cream cheese, blueberries (and pecans if using).
• Beat eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, and zest in a medium bowl until blended. Pour over bread mixture, coating well. Gently fold so as not to break up the blueberries much.
• Gently pour mixture into the 8x8 pan and sprinkle with a bit of nutmeg. Cover tightly with foil. (You can bake now, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours Just bring to room temperature before baking).
• Preheat oven to 350°F Bake covered for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 25 minutes more or until top is puffed and center is set. Serve with blueberry syrup and a dollop of Cool Whip.

BLUEBERRY CRUNCH BREAKFAST BAKE

Steps:

• Arrange half of the bread slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream and vanilla. Slowly pour half of the cream mixture over the bread. Top with remaining bread and egg mixture. Let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over top. Top with blueberries and walnuts., Bake, uncovered, at 375° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.