How to Make Blueberry French Toast - A Step-by-Step Guide

Blueberry French Toast is a delicious and indulgent breakfast dish that is perfect for a lazy weekend morning or a special holiday brunch. This recipe takes traditional French toast to the next level by adding fresh blueberries and a sweetened cream cheese filling, resulting in a treat that is sure to impress your family and friends.

French toast has been a popular breakfast dish for centuries, and its origins can be traced back to ancient Rome. It is a simple and versatile recipe that co...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 12 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 13 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 15 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Place half of the bread cubes in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle cream cheese on top of bread cubes. Top with 1 cup blueberries and remaining bread. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk and maple syrup. Pour egg mixture over bread. Cover pan and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next morning, remove pan from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover pan and bake for an additional 30 minutes, until golden brown and center is set.
  • To make Sauce: In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch, add water. Boil over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in blueberries and reduce heat. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until the berries have burst. Stir in butter until melted. Serve the sauce over squares of french toast.
  • Nutrition

    374 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 212mg
    • Sodium: 371mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 126mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 229mg