Blueberries, cream cheese, and bread bake in a creamy custard to create the best breakfast ever!
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
60 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Calories
369 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place 1/2 of the bread cubes in dish; top with 1 1/2 cups blueberries. Scatter cream cheese over berries. Cover with remaining bread cubes. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, and milk. Pour egg mixture over bread in pan. Cover, and chill overnight.
Step 3
Bake strata, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove cover, and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
Step 4
While the strata is baking, prepare the blueberry syrup. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; cook for 5 minutes. Pour in remaining 1 1/2 cups blueberries; continue cooking for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in butter. Serve warm over slices of the strata.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups water
12 eggs
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
1 ½ tablespoons butter
⅓ cup maple syrup
cooking spray
1 ½ cups blueberries
1 loaf French bread, cubed
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
