Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant Casserole
A delicious and easy-to-make casserole featuring buttery croissants, creamy cheese, and fresh blueberries, perfect for brunch or any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large croissants, torn into pieces
- 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Butter, for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Use some butter to grease your baking dish generously.
- Spread the torn croissant pieces evenly in the dish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour this egg mixture over the croissants, ensuring to soak them thoroughly.
- Dot spoonfuls of softened cream cheese evenly across the mixture.
- Sprinkle the blueberries over the top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the casserole is golden brown and set in the middle.
- Serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of blueberry sauce for a fruity touch.
Notes
Allow the casserole to cool completely before storing leftovers. It remains fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg