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"Recipes from My Kitchen" by Gayle Irons

Irons Fruit Farm, 1640 Stubbs Mill Road, Lebanon, OH 45036   (513) 932-2853

 

Blueberry Stuffed French Toast

 

Ingredients

12 slices day old white/wheat bread, crusts removed

2 packages (8 oz.) cream cheese

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

1/3 cup maple syrup or honey

12 eggs

2 cups milk

 

Sauce

1 cup sugar

2 tblsp. cornstarch

1 cup water

1 tblsp. butter

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

 

 

              

Directions

Cut bread into 1 inch cubes and place half in 9x13 baking dish. Cut cream cheese into 1 inch cubes, place over bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread. In large bowl, beat eggs; add milk and syrup; mix well. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and chill 8 hours. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 30 minutes more or until golden brown and center is set.

Sauce: In saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; add water. Bring to boil over medium heat; boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in blueberries; reduce heat. Simmer 8-10 minutes or until berries burst. Stir in butter until melted. Serve over French toast.