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Blueberry French Toast Casserole

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

A delicious French toast bake with cream cheese and blueberry sauce, frim J-M.

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 12 slices white bread, crusts removed
  • 2 packages (16 ounces total) cream cheese
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
  • 12 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or other syrup
  • .
  • Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Preparation:

Cut bread into 1-in cubes; place half in a greased 13- x 9-i x 2-inch baking dish.

Cut cream cheese into 1-inch cubes; place over bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Whisk in milk and syrup, blending well. Pour egg mixture over bread mixture. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover with foil and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes more 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. Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until berries have burst. Stir in butter until melted. Serve sauce with French toast.
Serves 6 to 8

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Mmm...yummyMarch 20, 2009By mork71
"I've had this twice at work and it is delicious. It looks quite fancy and tastes just as good as it looks."

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