Baked Blueberry French Toast with Cream Cheese

I have made Baked Blueberry French Toast with Cream Cheese for many Holiday breakfasts and is ALWAYS a huge hit.

Italian bread works better

12 slices of white bread stale
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups frozen blueberries Raspberries work great too
12 large eggs
2 cups milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
1. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes. Place 1/2 the bread into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
2. Cut cream cheese into 1/4-inch cubes and distribute over bread.
3. Top with blueberries and remaining bread.
4. In large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk and syrup and mix well. Pour over bread mixture.
Cover and chill for eight hours or overnight very important
5. Bake, covered, at 350*F (175*C) for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for additional 25 minutes or until golden brown.

TOPPING
1 Cup sugar
2 T cornstarch
1 cup water
1 cup blueberries or other fruit
1 T butter
Bring the first three ingredients to a boil, simmer until thickened. (about 10 min)
Remove from heat, stir in fruit and butter.




Makes 6 servings