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 -

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15 min.

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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.