Blueberry and Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast Cass

Blueberry and Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast Casserole 👩🏻 Home Recipe 🍳

Occasion & Servings: 12

Hands On Time: 20 Minutes

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins

-Nutrition Facts-

Calories: 434

Fat: 13g

Carbs: 68g

Protein: 11g

-Ingredient-

•3 8 ounce French baguettes

•8 ounce mascarpone or cream cheese, room temperature

•2 teaspoon vanilla

•2 cup powdered sugar

•2 cup fresh blueberries

•6 eggs

•2 cup milk

•¾ cup granulated sugar

•1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Detailed Steps:

Step 1:

Grease a 3-quart baking dish. Cut each baguette into 1-inch slices, cutting to but not through bottom of loaf.

Step 2:

For filling: In a medium bowl beat mascarpone and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar until combined. Fold in blueberries.

Step 3:

Spoon filling between baguette slices; arrange baguettes side by side in prepared dish.

Step 4:

In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, remaining vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Pour over bread. Cover; chill overnight.

Step 5:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Uncover dish. In a small bowl stir together remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over bread. Bake, uncovered, 40 to 45 minutes or until egg mixture is set, covering with foil the last 15 minutes if necessary to prevent overbrowning. Remove; let cool slightly. Makes 12 servings.