Blueberry Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 slices firm white bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 cups blueberries, divided
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes
8 eggs
2 1/2 cups milk
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup maple syrup, divided
1/4 cup brown sugar

Preparation

Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Spread half of the bread crumbs into prepared 9x13 dish.
Cover with 1 cup of blueberries, cream cheese cubes.
Top with the rest of the bread cubes.
Whisk together eggs, milk, and cinnamon in a med bowl until well blended.
Add 1/3 cup maple syrup and brown sugar and mix well.
Pour over bread.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Bake, covered, at 350 for 45 minute.
Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer or until center is set and top is browned.
Meanwhile, bring remaining syrup and blueberries to a boil in a med saucepot, stirring constantly.
Simmer on low 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Serve strata topping with blueberry sauce.