Description
Deliciously comforting casserole filled with fresh blueberries and creamy cheesecake goodness, perfect for brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 croissants, torn into pieces
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab your favorite baking dish and grease it well to prevent sticking.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth in a bowl. You can use an electric mixer or a whisk—either will work fine.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until everything is well combined in another bowl.
- Toss the torn croissants and fresh blueberries together in the greased dish. Make sure the blueberries are evenly distributed.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissants, ensuring even coverage, so every bite is filled with goodness.
- Drop dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the casserole. Don’t worry about being too precise—this will create beautiful creamy pockets.
- Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. Your kitchen will smell divine!
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm for a dreamy breakfast experience.
Notes
For best results, use day-old croissants and allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: blueberry, croissant casserole, breakfast, brunch, cream cheese