Blueberry Baked French Toast
This Blueberry Baked French Toast is exceptional! Perfect for any party where brunch is the theme, this recipe is reminiscent of a fresh blueberry blintz! We have served this one many times and never fail to receive rave reviews!
Serving size 6 - 8 Servings
Ingredients:
12 slices day-old white bread
2 - 8 ounce packages cream cheese
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
12 eggs
2 cups milk
1/3 cup maple syrup Sauce
1/2 cup sugar
2 TBS cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 TBS butter
Instructions
Cut bread into 1 inch cubes. Place half in a greased 13" x 9" baking dish that has been sprayed with butter PAM. Cut cream cheese into 1" cubes. Place them over bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk and syrup. Mix well. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and chill overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 25-30 minutes longer or until golden brown and the center is set. In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in blueberries. Reduce heat and simmer 8-10 minutes or until blueberries burst. Stir in butter until melted. Pour over casserole and serve.
