Bust out the maple syrup!

It’s the only addition needed to take this stuffed French casserole to decadent brunch perfection.

Here, weve stuffed a blueberry-mascarpone filling into baguettes for the ultimate indulgence.

Blueberry and Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast Casserole

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Serve it with ourmillion dollar baconand a big glass of orange juice for the ultimate weekend breakfast.

What Is Mascarpone Cheese?

Mascarpone cheeseis a slightly sweet spreadable cheese from Italy.

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It is often used in classic Italian desserts liketiramisu.

It’s also delicious as adip for fruitor spooned onto coffee or cocktails.

In a pinch, you’re able to substitute cream cheese here.

blueberries mixed with mascarpone in a bowl

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Ingredients

3(8-oz.

Cut each baguette into 1-inch slices, cutting to but not through bottom of loaf.

Make Filling

For filling: In a medium bowl beat mascarpone and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.

blueberry mascarpone mixture in between sliced baguette

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Beat in powdered sugar until combined.

Assemble

Spoon filling between baguette slices; arrange baguettes side by side in prepared dish.

Cover; chill overnight.

Blueberry and mascarpone-stuffed French toast casserole covered with plastic

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Bake and Serve

Preheat oven to 350F.

In a small bowl stir together remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

Remove; let cool slightly.

Blueberry and mascarpone stuffed French toast

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2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.