27 Blueberry Dishes That Are Absolutely Bursting with Flavor

Blueberries, how do we love thee? Sprinkled into breakfast dishes, turned into a sauce at dinner, baked into dessert — the list goes on. There are truly so many incredible things you can make with blueberries that, after browsing through these recipes, you might even be inspired to learn how to grow blueberries! They are packed with antioxidants and lend themselves beautifully to both savory and sweet dishes. Try adding fresh blueberries to your next batch of banana bread. Fans say the blueberry-and-banana combination in Giada’s 5-star quick bread is absolutely delicious.

Make your life a bit easier and use two store-bought pie crusts for this beautiful dessert. Everyone will be so impressed with your lattice skills that they’ll never question whether the crust was homemade.

Macerate blueberries, whip together a smooth lemon-infused ricotta, toast your bread, then drizzle with store-bought balsamic glaze. You’ll have an incredibly fancy-looking appetizer in mere minutes.

Ebelskivers — fluffy Danish-style stuffed pancakes — are even more fun when packed with blueberries and a lemony ricotta filling.

Fans love to serve Ina’s three-ingredient sauce with angel food cake, Key lime pie, cheesecake and more.

Breakfast is one of the hardest meals to plan for when you're having overnight guests, who tend to get up at different times; these scrumptious breakfast cookies are the answer. Bake them ahead and they'll be ready no matter what time your company wanders into the kitchen.

Molly’s fluffy baked challah French toast is perfect for everything from weekday mornings to holiday breakfasts — because you make it ahead! Assemble the casserole and let it rest in the fridge overnight. While it’s baking the next morning, cook the frozen blueberries into a delicious, thick sauce to spoon over the finished dish.

Who said you can’t have ice pops for breakfast? You’re a grown-up! Go ahead and grab one of these as you head out the door. They’re filled with nutrients, thanks to blueberries and plain yogurt, but they also feel like a walk on the wild side — hel-lo, frozen treats first thing in the morning.

For an extra pop of color and flavor, add a pint of blueberries to your next batch of coleslaw. It just might be what your go-to recipe has been missing!

Most blueberry muffins don’t have enough blueberries. But for the batter to support the weight and moisture of the berries, it needs to have an airier texture than most dump-and-stir muffin recipes. So, we creamed the butter for that extra lift and to prevent the blueberries from making the batter gummy.

Ree’s crowd-pleasing cobbler starts with a layer of blueberries, followed by pinches of dough dotted all over the top. A sprinkle of extra sugar on top is the sweet finale before baking.

For a pretty and refreshing drink, all you need is fresh lime juice, a whole bunch of blueberries and simple syrup. Add some gin for a grown-up version.

You need only blueberries, a lemon and sugar to make the ultimate cheesecake topping. Simply add all the ingredients to a small saucepan, then simmer over medium heat until the fruit begins to break down slightly.

You know what your strip steaks have been missing? This bourbon-infused blueberry barbecue sauce. (Say that five times fast!) Spoon it atop juicy steaks for the perfect marriage of sweet and savory.

This sunshiny tart looks super impressive but doesn't require any special equipment or pans: Folded foil helps hold up the buttery star-shaped shortbread. The yellow filling is a tangy lemon curd and plump blueberries fill in the edges.

Throw together this healthy oatmeal the night before and enjoy it the next morning. We love it cold, but if you prefer a little warmth, remove the lid and microwave the oatmeal until hot, about one minute.

We’re not sure what we love more about Molly’s blintzes: the sweetened cream cheese-ricotta filling or the cardamom-flavored blueberry sauce spooned on top. Lucky for us, you get both in every bite.

Homemade barbecue sauce in 15 minutes? We’re all for it. Fans say Sunny’s quick and easy sauce is great on pork, beef, fish and more.

Toss together blueberries, nectarines, sugar, cornstarch and a little lemon zest for this mouthwatering filling. Your food processor does all the work when it comes to making the buttery oat topping.

A summery combination of corn and berries makes these rich, crispy-edged corn waffles stand out. They would easily work as savory treats, too, topped with a crab cake or fried shrimp and drizzled with remoulade.

Forget the ice cream maker — your food processor can handle this job. This no-churn treat features creamy ice cream, a fresh blueberry sauce and cheesecake bites.

Roasted almonds add body and toasty flavor to this smoothie that's loaded with fiber and vitamin C.

This sweet spin on focaccia comes together quite easily, thanks to frozen bread dough and pantry staples. Cinnamon sugar adds a hint of warmth that pairs perfectly with baked blueberries.

The cornbread croutons in this salad are amazing, yes, but our favorite part of the whole dish is actually the vinaigrette. It’s filled with fresh blueberries, champagne vinegar, lemon and honey, and you can even make it ahead.

Tuck a few pats of cold butter beneath the top layer of fruit in your pie filling — it’ll make your dessert even richer.

Valerie’s secret for even more flavor and texture in her blueberry tart is more blueberries! She adds fresh berries to the top of the hot-from-the-oven tart; the blueberries sink slightly into the cooked fruit for a wonderful presentation and taste.