livwire68
03-01-2009, 10:21 AM
This could be adapted to regular baking! You could also be creative and use other fruits, BACON, etc.
Blueberry French Toast - 14 inch DO - 8 Servings
Prep Time: 30 Minutes, Cook Time: 1 Hour Ready In: 15 Hours
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound loaf Italian bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
12 eggs
2 cups milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 cup blueberries
1 tablespoon butter
DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk and maple syrup. Add bread cubes. Place into ziplock and refrigerate. The next day place 1/2 bread mix in DO. Sprinkle cream cheese on top of bread cubes. Top with 1 cup blueberries followed by remaining bread. Bake at to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)for 60 minutes, until golden brown and center is set.
To make Sauce: In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch, add water. Boil over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in blueberries and reduce heat. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until the berries have burst. Stir in butter until melted. Serve the sauce over the French toast.
Blueberry French Toast - 14 inch DO - 8 Servings
Prep Time: 30 Minutes, Cook Time: 1 Hour Ready In: 15 Hours
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound loaf Italian bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
12 eggs
2 cups milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 cup blueberries
1 tablespoon butter
DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk and maple syrup. Add bread cubes. Place into ziplock and refrigerate. The next day place 1/2 bread mix in DO. Sprinkle cream cheese on top of bread cubes. Top with 1 cup blueberries followed by remaining bread. Bake at to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)for 60 minutes, until golden brown and center is set.
To make Sauce: In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch, add water. Boil over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in blueberries and reduce heat. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until the berries have burst. Stir in butter until melted. Serve the sauce over the French toast.