Blueberry Brunch Bake Recipes

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.

BLUEBERRY BRUNCH BAKE

Steps:

• Place half of the bread cubes in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with blueberries. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the eggs, yogurt, sour cream, vanilla and cinnamon. Gradually add milk and 1/3 cup syrup until blended. Pour half over the bread. Top with the remaining bread and cream cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with additional blueberries if desired. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with syrup.

OVERNIGHT BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoon milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy; fold in 1 cup blueberries.
• Cover the bottom of a 10x14-inch baking dish with 1 layer bread cubes. Spread cream cheese mixture over bread layer; top with remaining bread cubes.
• Whisk 2 cups milk, eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl; pour over bread mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup blueberries over bread-egg mixture. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 to 60 minutes before baking.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until center is set, about 30 minutes.

BLUEBERRY BRUNCH BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Combine bread and blueberries in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with mixer until creamy. Add eggs, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in 1-1/2 cups milk until blended; pour over bread mixture. Sprinkle with nuts; cover.
• Bake 50 to 55 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean, uncovering after 30 min.
• Beat remaining milk, dry pudding mix and almond extract in microwaveable bowl with whisk 2 min. Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 min., stirring after 1 min. Spoon over individual servings of brunch bake.

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 BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Two nights ahead: Cut bread into 1/2 inch cubes and spread evenly over a baking sheet\; covered loosely with foil.
• One night ahead, assemble casserole.
• In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes.
• Cut brick of cream cheese into 1/2 inch cubes and sprinkle over bread.
• Layer blueberries over cream cheese.
• Top with remaining bread.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon; pour evenly over casserole.
• Cover dish and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
• Remove casserole from refrigerator in morning and bake at 375 for 25 minutes, covered.
• Remove foil and continue baking an additional 25 minutes, until casserole has puffed, do not brown.
• Remove from oven and allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.
• Refrigerate remaining portion, reheats well.

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 BRUNCH BAKE

Steps:

• Place half the bread cubes in a greased 13x9x2 pan.
• Sprinkle with blueberries.
• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
• Beat in the eggs, yogurt, sour cream, vanilla and cinnamon.
• Gradually add milk and syrup until blended.
• Pour half over the bread and blueberries.
• Top with the remaining bread.
• Top with the rest of the cream cheese mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Uncover and bake 20-25 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
• Serve with more syrup.