Berry Breakfast Bake

Submitted by D. Todd Miller

"This recipe is perfect for a brunch! I think that I obtained this recipe from an innkeeper at a bed-and-breakfast inn several years back."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 6 eggs
• 10 slices French bread, 1-inch thick and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 cup blueberries or 1 cup blackberry, fresh or frozen
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans
• powdered sugar
• maple syrup

directions

1. Generously grease a 2 1/2 quart casserole or a 9"x13" baking dish.
2. Beat flour, milk, sugar, vanilla, salt, and eggs in a large bowl by hand until smooth. Stir in bread cubes until coated.
3. Pour bread mixture into greased casserole or dish. Top evenly with cream cheese, berries, and nuts.
4. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
5. Uncover and bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven 20 - 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup.