French Toast: Baked Blueberry French Toast with Blueberry Sauce

Ingredients

  • 12 slices day-old good white bread (crusts removed)
  • 8 oz. low-fat cream cheese
  • 1 c. blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • 12 eggs
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1/3 c. maple syrup

Sauce

  • 1 c. water
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbls. cornstarch
  • 1 c. blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1 Tbls. butter

Instructions

Cut bread into 1-in cubes; place half in a greased 9 x 13" baking dish.

Cut cream cheese into 1-in. cubes; place 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 8 hours or overnight.

Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes more or until golden brown and the center is set.

For sauce: Combine sugar and cornstarch; add water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in blueberries; reduce heat. Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until berries have burst. Stir in butter until melted.

Serve over French toast.

NOTE: Serves 6-8