Ingredients

  • 1 loaf challah or 1 loaf white bread
  • 2 cups frozen blueberries
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 12 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Method

  • 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.