Blueberry French Toast Bake

this is really delicious - and rich! Perfect to make Christmas eve because you can make ahead,refrigerate overnight, then bake the next morning for a hassle free, quick breakfast

1/2 c flour 1/4 t salt
1 1/2 c milk 6 eggs
1 T sugar 10 slices French bread, cubed (1")
1/2 t vanilla 3 oz pkg softened cream cheese
1 c blueberries, (or strawberries, or raspberries)
1/2 c chopped nuts serve with powdered sugar & syrup

grease 2 1/2 qt casserole. beat flour, milk, sugar,vanilla, salt and eggs. stir in bread until well soaked. Place cubes of bread in single layer in casserole dish. Top evenly with cream cheese, then sprinkle on berries. If desired, place in refrigerator up to 24 hours.
bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, serve with pancake syrup.