Blueberry Strata

You can refrigerate this scrumptious Blueberry Strata overnight, so it's an ideal make-ahead dish for the brunchtime crowd.

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12 slices firm white bread , cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 8 cups)

2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries , divided

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese , cut into small cubes

8 egg s

2-1/2 cups milk

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 cup maple-flavored or pancake syrup , divided

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1. Spread half the bread cubes onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with 1 cup blueberries, cream cheese and remaining bread.

2. Whisk eggs, milk and cinnamon in medium bowl until well blended. Add 1/3 cup syrup and sugar; mix well. Pour over bread. Refrigerate 12 hours or overnight.

3. Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake strata, covered, 1 hour to 1 hour 5 min. or until center is set and top is lightly browned, uncovering after 30 min.

4. Bring remaining syrup and blueberries to boil in saucepan, stirring constantly; simmer on medium-low heat 1 min., stirring constantly. Serve over individual servings of strata.

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