Breakfast just got a whole lot sweeter with this Croissant French Toast Casserole! Cream cheese and Bonne Maman Wild Blueberry Preserves take this dish to a new level. Springtime is officially here, and it is almost blueberry season here in Texas. Based on this recipe, I am sure you can tell I am excited! LOL!

I love blueberries, especially when they are tart more than being overly sweet. I overindulge every time I buy them. For this recipe, you can replace the Wild Blueberry Preserve and Fresh fruit with anything you prefer; I tend to stick to strawberries and blueberries, but feel free to mix it up. 

The one thing that I feel I enjoy the most is changing the way my family sees particular food. My daughter is not the biggest fan of blueberries (she only likes mangos and grapes), so I wanted to challenge myself and make something to shift how she thinks about blueberries. Knowing her favorite thing to eat was French toast and her love for cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting, I thought this would be a beautiful intersection of the two. While my first attempt at this recipe did not yield the best results, I made a few adjustments and used just 1/2 a jar of Bonne Maman Wild Blueberry Preserve.

If you search the internet, you will find several recipes for French Toast Casserole, so what is the difference? The juice of an orange (I used a Mandarin orange, and zest) as it adds a citrusy and tangy flavor to the custard. This little addition makes this recipe better. So, that is really what creating recipes are all about sometimes. You find good recipes and make them better. Another idea that comes to mind is using Pumpkin Pie spice instead of ground cinnamon—just giving you a few ideas on how to make this recipe your own. I like to add a little extra butter on the top before I bake it to give it a nice brown color.

I was not the biggest fan of french toast for the longest time, partially because it was way too soggy every time I made it, so I have learned over time, not to use too much milk and try not to overcook the bread. Using this type of airy roll; really helps soak up that milk without becoming soggy, and that is why I love using croissant rolls instead of regular bread.

There is something special about transforming a few croissant rolls, eggs, and a little fruit into a delicious meal that can be enjoyed any time of the day, especially for Brunch. This is a great recipe to make when your extended family comes to visit, and you want to make something that is equally beautiful and delicious. Again, use any berry fruit jam; and fruit you prefer. My kids are still talking about how much they enjoyed this recipe; they look forward to me making it again soon.