It’s Christmas week! I hope you’ve finished all your preparations and are sipping hot chocolate by the fire while snow gently falls outside. No? Haha, me neither! I still have a few gifts to wrap and groceries to buy. But soon, I’ll be sitting by the fire with a hot chocolate, waiting for the snow.
If you love traditions like me, Christmas time is full of them. One of our family’s favorites is a simple and delicious overnight blueberry breakfast bake that I make every Christmas morning!
It’s easy to prepare, requires just a few ingredients and is perfect for enjoying while opening stockings.
Overnight Blueberry Breakfast Bake Recipe
Ingredients:
1 loaf cinnamon bread (regular bread is fine too, but just not as good!)
5-8 eggs
3T sugar
2 ¼ C. milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup blueberries (or more if you love blueberries!)
Blueberry or maple syrup
Topping:
½ cup flour
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup butter (I often double the topping—my family loves the streusel!)
Step-by-Step Directions
Day Before:
Layer the bread slices in a lightly greased 9x13 pan.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla and milk until smooth.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread layers, ensuring all slices are well coated.
Cover and chill the dish in the fridge for 8-10 hours (overnight).
Next Morning:
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the soaked bread.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in the butter until the mixture forms small pea-sized particles.
Spread the flour mixture over the blueberries.
Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh blueberries.
Serve with blueberry syrup (or maple syrup if you prefer) and enjoy!
Why Overnight Blueberry Breakfast Bake is a Holiday Favorite
Christmas morning can be hectic, but this overnight blueberry breakfast bake simplifies things. By prepping it the night before, all you need to do is pop it in the oven in the morning, allowing you to relax and enjoy the holiday with your loved ones. The combination of cinnamon bread, juicy blueberries and sweet streusel topping makes it a breakfast everyone will love!
Merry Christmas and Happy Cooking!
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year—a time to reflect on what truly matters and to share love with those around us. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas filled with joy, good food and extra snacks for your chickens! Haha!
Merry Christmas!
–The Wing Lady