Prep Time: 0 hour, 40 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 00 minute
Ingredients:
- 12 slices day-old white bread
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 12 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
Preparation:
Cut bread into 1-inch cubes, place half in a greased 13x9x2 baking dish. Cut cream cheese into 1-inch 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 for 30 minutes. Uncover, bake 25-30 minutes more or until golden brown and 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 over French toast.
Yields 6 to 8 servings (1 3/4 cups sauce).
