Blueberry Cheese Strata With Blueberry Syrup

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 pan.

Place half the bread cubes evenly in the prepared pan. Scatter cream cheese pieces over the bread and sprinkle with 1 cup blueberries. Arrange remaining bread cubes over blueberries.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, and milk. Pour evenly over bread mixture.

(If desired, cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator and bring to room temperature before baking as follows.)

Bake, covered with foil, for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 20-30 more minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

Blueberry Syrup:

In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and water over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until thickened.

Stir in 1 cup blueberries and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk in butter.

Transfer to small bowl or gravy boat and top individual servings of the strata with the syrup.