Blueberry French Toast Food

OVERNIGHT BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoon milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy; fold in 1 cup blueberries.
• Cover the bottom of a 10x14-inch baking dish with 1 layer bread cubes. Spread cream cheese mixture over bread layer; top with remaining bread cubes.
• Whisk 2 cups milk, eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl; pour over bread mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup blueberries over bread-egg mixture. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 to 60 minutes before baking.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until center is set, about 30 minutes.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• You guys it doesn't get much easier than this!
• In a medium bowl mix the milk, vanilla and eggs.
• In a separate bowl mix together cinnamon, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, whisk until combined.
• Add butter to cinnamon mixture, set aside.
• In a 9x13 baking dish grease it lightly.
• Place bread cubes into dish and pour the milk mixture over the entire dish.
• Sprinkle in blueberries.
• Using clean hands (or a large spoon) mix the milk mixture ensuring every piece of bread is covered. If not it will dry out during baking and will be hard to eat.
• Now you can cover and let sit in the refrigerator over night or you can cook right away.
• You will want to place the cinnamon/sugar mixture on just prior to placing in the oven.
• When are ready to cook place in a 350 degree oven for 25-25 minutes.

BAKED BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs milk, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Dip brioche in egg mixture, then arrange in dish, overlapping slightly. Pour remaining egg mixture over brioche, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand 30 minutes or refrigerate up to overnight.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Sprinkle blueberries in between and on top of the bread slices. Bake until puffed and custard is just set, 55 to 65 minutes (tent with foil if browning too quickly). Let cool 15 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

KETO BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 X 13 casserole dish.
• First, make my Homemade Keto Blueberry Bread recipe (without the glaze) but leave out 1 of the eggs and the heavy whipping cream because you will need a bread that is a bit more sturdy to make the French Toast Casserole.
• Slice the bread into 12 equal slices and place on a cookie sheet in the oven. Bake one side for 10 minutes at 300 degrees then turn the bread over and bake the other side for 10 min. The purpose is to dry out the bread but not to brown it.
• Allow the bread to cool then cut up into small cubes.
• Spread out the blueberry bread cubes in the bottom of the casserole dish.
• Combine the heavy whipping cream, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon in a bowl and beat with a mixer on medium/high until thoroughly combined.
• Drop the chopped pieces of cream cheese on top of the blueberry bread. Make sure to space them out evenly.
• Pour the egg mixture on top.
• Sprinkle chopped pecans on top of the Keto Blueberry French Toast Casserole.
• Bake for 23-30 minutes or until it reaches desired doneness.
• Serve with sugar-free Lakanto Maple Syrup. You can also sprinkle Monkfruit Powdered on top if desired.

OVERNIGHT BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange half the bread cubes in the dish, and top with cream cheese cubes. Sprinkle 1 cup blueberries over the cream cheese, and top with remaining bread cubes.
• In a large bowl, mix the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and syrup. Pour over the bread cubes. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove the bread cube mixture from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cover, and bake 30 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking 25 to 30 minutes, until center is firm and surface is lightly browned.
• In a medium saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a boil. Stirring constantly, cook 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in the remaining 1 cup blueberries. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, until the blueberries burst. Stir in the butter, and pour over the baked French toast

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Cut bread into 1-in. cubes; place half in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cut cream cheese into 1-in. cubes; place over bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread cubes. , Whisk the eggs, milk and syrup in a large bowl. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. , Combine the sugar, water and cornstarch in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 3 minutes. Stir in blueberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until berries burst, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Serve with French toast.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH WHIPPED CREAM AND STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter. Slice the bread into 3/4-to-1-inch-thick slices. If your bread is very fresh, lightly toast the slices before assembling. Tile all the bread in the dish, each slice overlapping the next. Scatter the blueberries over the bread, letting some fall to the bottom of the dish. Whisk the eggs, milk, 1/2 cup cream, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, almond extract and salt in a medium bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over the bread and berries and press gently to help the bread start soaking in the egg mixture. Cut the 2 tablespoons butter into small pieces and dot over the top of the casserole. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove and discard the plastic wrap. Bake the casserole until golden brown and set in the center, 45 to 50 minutes, tenting with foil if the bread starts to become too dark. Let stand 10 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. While the casserole bakes, toss the strawberries and raspberries with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a medium bowl and let stand until juicy. Before serving, whip the remaining 3/4 cup cream with the remaining 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Serve the casserole with a dollop of whipped cream and a generous spoonful of the berries with their juices.

VEGAN FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Gently heat the maple syrup and blueberries in a saucepan until the berries start to pop and release their juices, then set them to one side in the pan. Whisk the flour, almonds, cinnamon, milk and vanilla together in a shallow bowl.
• Heat a little oil in a frying pan. Dip a slice of bread into the milk mixture, shake off any excess and fry the bread on both sides until it browns and crisps at the edges. Keep the slices warm in a low oven as you cook the rest. Serve with the blueberries spooned over and dust with icing sugar.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Slice the baguette into 4-6, 1" slices and set aside.
• In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
• Add the milk and continue whisking. Set aside.
• In a small pot, add the frozen blueberries and lemon juice. Cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes, mashing the blueberries as they cook to help release its juices
• Once the blueberries are done cooking, stir in 1 tablespoon of the blueberry juice from the pot into the bowl with the whisked ingredients.
• Heat a non-stick pan with coconut oil. Dip each slice of bread into the shallow bowl with the whisked ingredients for 30 seconds on each side.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until both sides are browned.
• Top with the mashed blueberries, and enjoy with maple syrup, confectioners sugar, and/or butter!

BAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH BLUEBERRIES

Steps:

• Place an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and lemon zest. Add the bread cubes and mix until coated. Stir in the blueberries. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• In a small bowl, mix together the remaining cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the egg mixture in an even layer. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is set.
• Spoon onto serving plates and drizzle with maple syrup.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spread the torn bread chunks evenly in a 9"x13" buttered pan
• In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cream, sugar and vanilla
• Pour the egg mixture over the bread
• Cover the pan with plastic wrap and put in the fridge overnight
• In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg
• Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs
• Put the topping mixture in a zip lock bag in the fridge overnight.
• In the morning, preheat oven to 350°
• Sprinkle blueberries over the soaked bread in the pan
• Sprinkle topping evenly over the pan
• Bake for one hour
• Remove from oven and drizzle maple syrup all over

LEMON BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST BAKE

Steps:

• Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter.
• Add the butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and whip on medium speed for 1 minute. With the mixer running, slowly pour in the maple syrup and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla bean paste and whip until completely combined. Transfer to a serving bowl and reserve.
• Keep the rolls intact and slice across the equator to create 1 large top and 1 large bottom roll. Place the bottom roll in the baking dish, then spread with 2 tablespoons of the maple butter. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and half of the blueberries and top with the top roll.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, eggs, remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste and a pinch of salt. Pour the mixture over the rolls. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove the foil, then continue to bake until golden brown, about 10 more minutes.
• Arrange scoops of the maple butter on top and sprinkle with the bacon and remaining blueberries. Serve with additional maple syrup.

BAKED BLUEBERRY-PECAN FRENCH TOAST WITH BLUEBERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Cut twenty 1-inch slices from baguette and arrange in one layer in baking dish. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, nutmeg, vanilla, and 3/4 cup brown sugar and pour evenly over bread. Chill mixture, covered, until all liquid is absorbed by bread, at least 8 hours, and up to 1 day.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a shallow baking pan spread pecans evenly and toast in middle of oven until fragrant, about 8 minutes. Toss pecans in pan with 1 teaspoon butter and salt.
• Increase temperature to 400°F.
• Sprinkle pecans and blueberries evenly over bread mixture. Cut 1/2 stick butter into pieces and in a small saucepan heat with remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, stirring, until butter is melted. Drizzle butter mixture over bread and bake mixture 20 minutes, or until any liquid from blueberries is bubbling.
• Make syrup while French toast is baking:
• In a small saucepan cook blueberries and maple syrup over moderate heat until berries have burst, about 3 minutes. Pour syrup through a sieve into a heatproof pitcher, pressing on solids, and stir in lemon juice. Syrup may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat syrup before serving.
• Serve French toast with syrup.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST BOAT RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and cinnamon.
• Add eggs and heavy cream and whisk until well combined. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• Cut a rectangle along the top of the loaf of french bread and pull out the part you cut along with the soft inside of the loaf. Set the "bread boat" aside.
• Tear apart the rectangle and soft inside of the bread that you removed into little bite-size pieces.
• Gently, fold the bread pieces and blueberries into the egg mixture until all of the liquid is absorbed.
• Place the "bread boat" on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and pour in the bread and egg mixture.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown. If the top is browning too quickly, cover the top of the boat in foil for the remaining time.
• Let cool before cutting into slices and serve with maple syrup.
• Enjoy!

BAKED BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Soak at least 30 minutes, or overnight: If soaking overnight, cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F: Turn on the oven about 15 minutes before you plan to bake the casserole. If you refrigerated the casserole overnight, let it sit out while the oven preheats.
• Let cool slightly before serving: Let the casserole cool for about 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar over the top or a drizzle of maple syrup. Leftovers will keep, refrigerated, for about 1 week and can be reheated in the microwave.

SLOW-COOKED BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, sour cream, vanilla and cinnamon. Gradually whisk in milk and maple syrup until blended., Place half of the bread in a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; layer with half of the blueberries, cream cheese and egg mixture. Repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., For syrup, in a small saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch; stir in water until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup blueberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until berries pop, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon juice and remaining berries. Serve warm with French toast.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Lightly grease 13 x 9 inch bake pan.
• Set oven at 350 degrees.
• Spread half the bread in bottom of bakepan.
• Sprinkle with as many blueberries as you like, I use 1 1/2 cups.
• Slice cream cheese over blueberry layer in 1/4 slices, may not take all 8 oz.
• Top with remaining half of torn up bread.
• Drizzle this layer with maple syrup to your taste.
• At this point, the casserole can be covered and refrigerated overnight.
• Beat eggs and pour over all, making sure to cover all.
• Tamp all down to make sure eggs are absorbed.
• Sprinkle liberally, to taste, with cinnamon sugar.
• This step can be done in the morning just before baking.
• Bake first 30 minutes covered and second half hour uncovered. 1 hour total.
• N.B. To make smaller amount use ratio of 1 egg to 1 slice bread, then adjust the remaining ingredients.

BLUEBERRY STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Grease the bottom of one pyrex dish (9x13).
• Cut off the crust of each piece of bread, approximately 18 slices. Spray your dish with Pam cooking spray, and layer the bottom of the dish with half of the bread.
• Cut your cream cheese into one-inch squares and sprinkle over the entire layer of French bread. Take half of the bag of berries and sprinkle over the cream cheese.
• Add your second layer of bread on top of your cream cheese and berries.
• Mix the eggs, milk and syrup together in a mixer or with a hand mixer in a large bowl and pour over the top layer of bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight until ready to bake.
• Bake covered with foil (spray foil with Pam to keep toast from sticking) for about one hour or more in a 375ºF oven. Remove the foil during the last 15 minutes until lightly browned and the top of the bread in the center feels slightly dry.
• Blueberry Sauce:.
• Mix sugar and water together. Bring to a slow boil for 10 minutes. Add the berries and reduce heat when mixture returns to a boil. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Just before serving, thicken with a lump-free mixture of cornstarch and a small amount of water. Stir constantly until thickened to desired consistency. The cornstarch reacts to boiling water, add your mixture at the boiling point. Sauce is done when it coats the back of a spoon! This can be done the night before and stored in the refrigerator.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray. Arrange the bread cubes (see notes if the cubes are still very soft or fresh) in an even layer in the pan, then sprinkle the blueberries over the top. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over the bread. Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight. (If overnight is not possible, I recommend a minimum of 2 hours).
• When ready to bake, remove the pan from the refrigerator. Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake, uncovered, for 45 to 55 minutes, until lightly golden brown on top and the bread in the center is moist but no longer liquidy. Serve hot, dusted with powdered sugar and topped with butter and maple syrup, as desired.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Place half of bread cubes in greased 9"x13" baking dish (enough to thoroughly cover bottom of baking dish).
• Cut cream cheese into 1-inch cubes; place over bread.
• Top with blueberries and remaining bread.
• Beat eggs, milk, syrup or honey together and pour over bread.
• Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.
• Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
• Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minute. Uncover and bake 25-30 minute more or until golden brown and the center is set.
• In saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; add water.
• Bring to a boil; boil 3 minutes, stirring.
• Stir in blueberries; reduce heat.
• Simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until berries burst.
• Stir in butter until melted.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange half the bread cubes in the dish, and top with cream cheese cubes. Sprinkle 1 cup blueberries over the cream cheese, and top with remaining bread cubes.
• In a large bowl, mix the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and syrup. Pour over the bread cubes. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove the bread cube mixture from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cover, and bake 30 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking 25 to 30 minutes, until center is firm and surface is lightly browned.
• In a medium saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a boil. Stirring constantly, cook 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in the remaining 1 cup blueberries. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, until the blueberries burst. Stir in the butter, and pour over the baked French toast.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST COBBLER

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vanilla and baking powder until smooth. Pour into a large shallow baking dish. Add bread slices, turning once to coat. Cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight. , In a large bowl, combine the blueberries, sugar, melted butter, cornstarch and cinnamon. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. , Remove both pans from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Place prepared bread on top of blueberry mixture. Spread softened butter on top. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until toast is golden brown and blueberries are bubbly.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST BAKE

Steps:

• Grease a 10x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Beat eggs in a bowl. Mix in milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Layer bread and cream cheese in the prepared dish. Sprinkle in blueberries. Pour milk mixture over top. Cover with foil and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight, stirring once, if desired, during soaking time to make sure bread cubes soak up the egg mixture.
• When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Meanwhile, remove baking dish from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
• Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until the top is set and browned, about 30 more minutes.

BLUEBERRY STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray In a medium bowl beat eggs, peel, juice, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and the salt until well blended Pour into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan Set aside In a small bowl combine blueberries and the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar Set aside With the tip of a sharp knife, cut a 1-½-inch wide pocket in the side of each bread slice Fill pockets with reserved blueberry mixture, dividing evenly Place filled slices in egg mixture Let stand, turning once, until egg mixture is absorbed, about 5 minutes on each side Arrange bread on prepared baking sheet Sprinkle with almonds Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes, turning slices after 10 minutes If desired, serve with Blueberry Orange Sauce

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST COBBLER

Steps:

• Beat eggs, half-and-half, and vanilla in a 9" x 13" baking dish.
• Add bread slices, turning once to coat both sides.
• Cover and chill overnight.
• Remove soaked bread and place berries (frozen or fresh) in bottom of baking dish.
• Replace soaked bread on top of berries.
• Mix sugar, butter and cinnamon until crumbly,spread on top of bread.
• Bake uncovered at 400 degrees approximately 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

SWEET BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Locate a 13x9 baking pan and spray with a cooking spray of your choice.
• Take fresh blueberries and add to a zip lock bag. Add the flour and coat the blueberries well. Set aside.
• Put the cream cheese in a small bowl and add the sugar and mix until the mixture thins. Set aside.
• Mix melted butter, maple syrup, milk and eggs. Set aside.
• Layer one half of cubes of bread.
• Layer Blueberries across the baking pan.
• Dollop cream cheese evenly across, cover with the remaining bread cubes.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon, adding more if desired.
• Pour the liquid over the bread. Press a spatula on the bread to be sure that the bread is soaking up the mixture.
• Measure aluminum foil, spray with Pam an cover the baking pan and refrigerate over night.
• Bake covered for 40 minutes at 375 degrees, then uncover and bake for 5 minutes more.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk the eggs, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a large bowl. Add the bread and stir to combine well. Fold in the blueberries. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. Spoon equal portions of the bread mixture into the muffin pan, filling the wells almost all the way to the top. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until muffins are puffed up and cooked through. Remove from oven and cool. Serve muffins plain or top them with a little bit of maple syrup or powdered sugar.

OVERNIGHT BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
• Arrange the bread in a single layer in the dish.
• In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add in the milk, nutmeg, vanilla, and 3/4 cup of the brown sugar. Stir well to mix.
• Pour egg mixture evenly over the bread. Cover and let sit 8 hours or overnight.
• When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and remaining 1/4 cup of brown sugar, stirring well.
• Top the egg mixture with the pecans and blueberries, then drizzle on the butter sauce.
• Bake for 45 minutes until set and golden brown on top.
• Serve with warm maple syrup.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• 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.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• 1. Spray a 9 X 13 inch pan with cooking spray. 2. Arrange bread slices in pan. 3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin, brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. 4. Stir in blueberries and banana slices. 5. Pour wet mixture evenly over bread slices. 6. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours. 7. Bake in a preheated, 375 degrees F oven, 30-35 minutes, or until set. 8. Dust with powdered sugar or serve with maple syrup.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Tear or cut bread into bite sized pieces. Place half of it into a 9x13" casserole dish. Drop half of the cream cheese icing by spoonfuls over the bread, then sprinkle half of the blueberries over. Repeat with the remaining half.
• In a large bowl whisk together eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and milk.
• Pour batter over bread, being sure to moisten as much as the bread as possible.
• In a small bowl with a fork or pastry cutter, mix ingredients for topping. Sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake in 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes, until baked through and browned on top.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Cut bread into 1-in. cubes; place half in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cut cream cheese into 1-in. cubes; place over bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread cubes.
• Whisk the eggs, milk and syrup in a large bowl. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
• Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
• Combine the sugar, water and cornstarch in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 3 minutes. Stir in blueberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until berries burst, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Serve with French toast.

QUICKER BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Beat the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons syrup and preserves in a small bowl. Spread over 8 slices of bread; top with remaining bread., Whisk the eggs, milk, flour, vanilla, salt and remaining syrup in a shallow bowl. Dip both sides of sandwiches into egg mixture. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides., Combine the sugar, water and cornstarch until smooth in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in blueberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until berries burst. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Serve with French toast.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
• Beat eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl until well combined and slightly fluffy. Whisk in milk.
• Slice the bread into small cubes. Each slice should yield about 12 cubes. Place the cubed bread in a large mixing bowl. Add the blueberries.
• Pour the egg mixture over the bread and blueberries in the mixing bowl and gently stir to combine. Immediately transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out so the blueberries are distributed evenly throughout. Pour any additional egg mixture over the bread and blueberries in the dish.
• Combine 1 tablespoon sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle generously over the top of the casserole mixture.
• Bake for about 25 minutes, rotating the dish halfway through the baking time, until the top is golden brown.
• Serve drizzled with maple syrup.