Blueberry and Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
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3 8 ounce French baguettes
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8 ounce mascarpone or cream cheese, room temperature
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2 teaspoon vanilla
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2 cup powdered sugar
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2 cup fresh blueberries
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6 eggs
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2 cup milk
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
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Grease a 3-quart baking dish. Cut each baguette into 1-inch slices, cutting to but not through bottom of loaf.
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For filling: In a medium bowl beat mascarpone and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar until combined. Fold in blueberries.
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Spoon filling between baguette slices; arrange baguettes side by side in prepared dish.
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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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 434 | Calories |
| 13g | Fat |
| 68g | Carbs |
| 11g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 434 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 13g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium 404mg | 18% |
| Total Carbohydrate 68g | 25% |
| Total Sugars 39g | |
| Protein 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin C 2.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium 124mg | 10% |
| Iron 2.8mg | 16% |
| Potassium 179mg | 4% |
| Folate, total 85mcg | |
| Vitamin B-12 0.4mcg | |
| Vitamin B-6 0.1mg | |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.