Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant Casserole
A delightful dish that combines the flaky goodness of croissants with creamy cream cheese and sweet blueberries, perfect for brunch or breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 buttery croissants, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup juicy blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the croissants into bite-sized pieces and arrange them in a greased baking dish.
- Mix the softened cream cheese and blueberries together until combined.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissant and cream cheese layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until set and lightly golden on top.
- Let cool for a few minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and serving warm.
Notes
For variation, try mixing in different fruits or a blend of cream cheese and ricotta. Consider preparing it the night before for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg