Blueberry Strata

Blueberry Strata

12 slices firm white bread, cut into 1/2” cubes
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
8 oz. Cream cheese, cut into small cubes
8 eggs
2 ½ cups milk
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup maple-flavored or pancake syrup
¼ cup packed brown sugar


Spread half the bread cubes on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with 1 cup blueberries, cream cheese, then remaining bread cubes. Whisk eggs, milk and cinnamon in medium bowl until well blended. Add 1/3 cup syrup and sugar; mix well. Pour over bread. Refrigerate 12 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350. Bake strata, covered, for one hour or until center is set and top is lightly browned (uncover after 30 minutes). Bring remaining syrup and blueberries to a boil in saucepan, stirring constantly; simmer on medium-low heat one minute, stirring constantly. Serve over individual servings of strata.