Blueberry Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces bread, torn into 1 inch pieces, approximately 10 cups
  • 2 cups fresh Georgia Blueberries, divided
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 8 eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • ½ cup blueberry syrup
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons blueberry syrup for top of casserole
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter for top of casserole

Directions

  • Step 1:

    Preheat oven to 350º. Grease a 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish, place half the bread cubes in bottom.

  • Step 2:

    Evenly distribute the cream cheese and 1 cup blueberries on top of bread. Top with remaining bread then blueberries.

  • Step 3:

    In a large bowl combine eggs, milk, ½ cup blueberry syrup and ¼ cup melted butter. Gently pour over bread mixture being careful to distribute evenly. Bake for 1 hour or until firm and golden brown.

  • Step 4:

    Drizzle remaining butter and syrup over top of casserole before serving.

  • Step 5:

    Serve warm. Serves 8-10.