1loafrustic white bread, crusts removed, bread cut into 1-inch cubes(about 10 cups)
4ouncescream cheese, cut into small cubes(about 1 cup)
2cupsfresh or frozen blueberriesdivided
8eggsbeaten
1.5cupsmilk
¼cupmelted butter
¼cupmaple syrupplus more for serving
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F: Grease an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish.
Layer the cubed bread, cream cheese, and blueberries in baking dish: Place half of the bread cubes in the dish. Sprinkle cream cheese cubes and half of the blueberries over the bread. Top with remaining bread cubes and blueberries.
Combine the eggs, milk, maple syrup, and melted butter: Pour over bread mixture. To make ahead, cover and chill overnight, and proceed the next morning to bake.
Bake: Bake at 350°F until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour to 1 hr 20 min. Cover with aluminum foil if you notice the edges browning too much during baking.
Serve: Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Cut into squares to serve. Serve with additional maple syrup.
Notes
Can be prepared the night before and baked before serving.