August 3, 2014

BLUEBERRY STUFFED FRENCH TOAST BAKE

12 white bread slices
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups fresh blueberries, divided
12 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter

Trim crusts from bread slices; cut bread slices into 1-inch pieces.  Place half of bread pieces in a buttered 13x9-inch baking dish.  Layer cream cheese and 1 cup blueberries over bread; top with remaining bread pieces.  Combine eggs, milk, and syrup; pour over bread mixture.  Cover and chill 8 hours.  Bake, covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.  Uncover and bake 35 more minutes or until puffed and golden.  Combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan; gradually add water.  Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened.  Stir in remaining 1 cup blueberries; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add butter; stir until melted.  Cut French toast into squares, and serve with blueberry sauce.  Make 10 servings.