Blueberry French Toast Croissant Casserole Food

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Cut bread into 1-in. cubes; place half in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cut cream cheese into 1-in. cubes; place over bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread cubes. , Whisk the eggs, milk and syrup in a large bowl. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. , Combine the sugar, water and cornstarch in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 3 minutes. Stir in blueberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until berries burst, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Serve with French toast.

BAKED CROISSANT BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST WITH CRISPY PECANS

Steps:

• For the French toast: Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange the croissant halves in the baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, half-and-half, nutmeg, vanilla, Grand Marnier, orange zest, 1/4 cup brown sugar, white sugar and salt. Pour this mixture over the croissants. Cover the baking dish and chill until all of the liquid is absorbed, at least 2 hours.
• For the topping: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a shallow baking pan, spread the pecans evenly and toast until fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and toss pecans with the 1 teaspoon butter and salt.
• Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the croissant mixture. Melt 1/4 cup butter with 1/4 cup brown sugar, stirring until the butter is melted. Drizzle this mixture over the baking dish and bake for 20 inutes, or until the liquid from the blueberries is bubbling.
• For the blueberry syrup: In a small saucepan, cook blueberries and maple syrup over moderate heat until berries have burst, about 3 minutes. Pour syrup through a sieve; stir in the lemon juice.
• Sprinkle the croissant French toast with toasted pecans. Serve with the syrup.

BLUEBERRY CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven 375 degrees F. Butter a large 9x13 deep casserole dish with butter.
• In the bowl of a large stand mixer, beat the room temperature butter and sugar together over medium speed until nice and creamy. Once the sugar and butter are creamed, slowly add the eggs, one at a time. Mix well between each addition. Then add the vanilla, heavy cream and salt. Mix until everything is combined.
• Tear 6-8 croissants alternating between tearing in half and in thirds. Place the torn croissants in the buttered casserole dish, top with fresh blueberries (blackberries would also be wonderful) and pour the custard over the top. The custard mixture may appear clumpy, thats ok!
• Sprinkle the top with 1/4 cup sugar and bake at 375 degrees F for 30-35 minutes.
• Serve as is or with whipped cream, maple syrup or powdered sugar! EAT.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CROISSANT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with 2 tablespoons of the salted butter. Set aside.
• In a 1 quart measuring cup or bowl, add the eggs, half and half, vanilla extract, cinnamon, maple syrup, and pinch of kosher salt. Use a whisk the beat the custard mixture until combined. Set aside.
• Place the pieces of croissants in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the blueberries on top of the croissants. Carefully pour the custard over the croissants. Press down lightly so the croissants absorb the liquid. Dot the top of the casserole with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the oven. The top of the casserole should be golden brown and spring back when lightly touched.
• Dust with powdered sugar and cut into 12 pieces.
• Serve with maple syrup.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Place half of the bread cubes in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
• Sprinkle cream cheese on top of bread cubes.
• Top with 1 cup blueberries and remaining bread. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk and maple syrup.
• Pour egg mixture over bread. Cover pan and refrigerate overnight.
• The next morning, remove pan from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover pan and bake for an additional 30 minutes, until golden brown and center is set.
• To make Sauce:
• In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch, add water.
• Boil over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir in blueberries and reduce heat. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until the berries have burst.
• Stir in butter until melted.
• Serve the sauce over squares of french toast.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE (REDUCED FAT)

Steps:

• Slice loaf into 8 very thin (1/2 inch) slices and 8 thick (1 inch) slices. Place the 8 thin slices into the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan.
• Spread blueberries evenly over thin bread.
• In a bowl combine cream cheese, yogurt, sugar, and vanilla. Spread mixture over blueberries.
• Place thick bread slices over cream cheese mixture.
• Beat egg substitute, milk, evaporated milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg and pour over bread.
• Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes covered,and then uncover and bake for 15 more minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes.
• To serve, take out individual slices and flip over so blueberry and cream topping is on top. Sift powdered sugar over the top and serve.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut bread into 1-inch cubes; place half in greased (I use pam) 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Cut cream cheese into 1-inch cubes; place over bread.
• Top with blueberries and remaining bread.
• In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, and syrup- mix well.
• Pour over bread mixture, sprinkle with cinnamon.
• Cover and chill 8 hours (I've done it for 24 before) or overnight.
• Remove from fridge 30 minutes before baking.
• Cover and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
• In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, add water.
• Bring to boil over medium neat; boil for 3 minutes stirring constantly.
• Stir in blueberries; reduce heat.
• Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until berries have burst.
• Stir in butter until melted.
• Uncover and bake for 30 more minutes or until golden brown and the center is set.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Remember you need to refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Place half the bread cubes in a greased 9x13-inch pan. Layer cream cheese cubes evenly over bread. Sprinkle blueberries over top. Cover with the remaining bread cubes.
• In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and syrup. Drizzle mixture evenly over bread. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 25-30 minutes more, or until center is firm and top is golden brown. Lightly dust casserole with powered sugar.

FRENCH TOAST CROISSANT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Butter casserole dish.
• Cube 10 fresh croissants in large pieces.
• Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, brown sugar, spices, orange peel, salt.
• Pour egg mixture over croissants, cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Next day, preheat oven 350°F.
• Toast pecans in dry pan until lightly browned and toasted.
• Sprinkle nuts over cold casserole.
• Dot with diced butter.
• Bake uncovered 350F 30-35 minutes.
• Allow to sit for 5 minutes then drizzle with warm maple syrup.
• To make warm maple syrup boil a pan of water.
• Take boiling water off heat and place maple syrup bottle in hot water for 15 minutes.
• Serve with maple syrup or powdered sugar or fresh strawberries macerated in sugar.