Blueberry French Toast
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The French toast came out golden, brown and nicely crispy on top. Warm, creamy with lots of juicy blueberries in the centre. The blueberry sauce was a must, it not only added fruity and juicy sweetness, but it also maximized the blueberry taste.
Ingredients
| 12 | slices |
white bread
day-old, crusts removed |
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| 2 | packages |
cream cheese
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| 1 | cup |
blueberries
fresh or frozen |
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| 12 | large |
eggs
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|
| 2 | cups |
milk
|
|
| ⅓ | cup |
maple syrup
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| Sauce | |||
| 1 | cup |
sugar
|
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| 2 | tablespoons |
cornstarch
|
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| 1 | cup |
water
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| 1 | cup |
blueberries
fresh or frozen |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
butter
or margarine |
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Directions
Cut bread into 1-inch cubes; place half in a greased 13x9x2 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.
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℉ (180℃) F for 30 minutes.
Uncover, bake 25 to 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 to 10 minutes or until berries have burst.
Stir in butter until melted.
Serve over French toast.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 405g (14.3 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 64535% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g
39%
Saturated Fat 12g
60%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 466mg
155%
Sodium 615mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
29%
Dietary Fiber 2g
10%
Sugars g
Protein
43g
Vitamin A 22%
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Vitamin C 8%
Calcium 26%
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Iron 25%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
