Description
A delightful blend of sweetness and creaminess, this casserole features buttery croissants, fresh blueberries, and creamy cheese, making it perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 buttery croissants, torn into pieces
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Blueberry sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Layer the torn croissants evenly in the greased baking dish.
- Spoon the softened cream cheese over the croissant layer, then sprinkle the blueberries on top.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissant and blueberry layers.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving, optionally drizzling with blueberry sauce and adding whipped cream or yogurt.
Notes
Use day-old croissants for better absorption. Consider adding strawberries or raspberries for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: breakfast, casserole, blueberry, croissant, brunch