Blueberry French Toast
- 12 slices day-old white bread, crust removed
- 2 8 oz (224 grm). packages light cream cheese
- 1 cup (225 ml) fresh or frozen blueberries
- 12 eggs OR
- egg substitute equivalent to 12 eggs
- 2 cups (475 ml) skim milk
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) maple syrup
- 1 cup (225 ml) sugar
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) cornstarch
- 1 cup (225 ml) water
- 1 cup (225 ml) fresh or frozen blueberries
- Cut bread into 1-in.
- cubes; place half in a 3-in x 9-in x 2-in baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut cream cheese into 1-in cubes: place over bread.
- Top with blueberries and remaining bread.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs or egg substitute, 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 degrees (175 C.) for 30 minutes.
- Uncover; bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until golden brown and the center is set.
- Meanwhile, 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.
- Serve over French toast.
white bread, light cream cheese, blueberries, eggs, egg substitute, milk, maple syrup, sugar, cornstarch, water, blueberries
Taken from online-cookbook.com/goto/cook/rpage/0011AA (may not work)