Name: Blueberry Maple Breakfast Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 9
Ingredients: 1 loaf rustic white bread, crusts removed, bread cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups) -; 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes (about 1 cup) -; 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided (if using frozen berries, defrost and drain them first) -; 8 eggs, beaten -; 1 1/2 cups milk -; 1/4 cup melted butter -; 1/4 cup maple syrup plus more for serving -

Ingredients for - Blueberry Maple Breakfast Bake

1. 1 loaf rustic white bread, crusts removed, bread cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups)

2. 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes (about 1 cup)

3. 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided (if using frozen berries, defrost and drain them first)

4. 8 eggs, beaten

5. 1 1/2 cups milk

6. 1/4 cup melted butter

7. 1/4 cup maple syrup plus more for serving

How to cook deliciously - Blueberry Maple Breakfast Bake

1 . Stage

Preheat oven, prep baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish.

2 . Stage

Layer cubed bread, cream cheese, and blueberries in 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.

3 . Stage

Combine eggs, milk, maple syrup, and melted butter in a large bowl and pour over bread mixture: To make ahead, cover and chill overnight, and proceed the next morning to bake.

4 . Stage

Bake: Bake at 350°F until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour to 1 hr 20 min. Cover with aluminum foil if you notice the edges browning too much during baking.

5 . Stage

Serve: Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Cut into squares to serve. Serve with additional maple syrup.