Peace With-Inn

Wild Maine Blueberry French Toast: Breakfast-Brunch

Servings: 12

Prep time:45 minutes

Ingredients:

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  1 loaf French bread

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  3 eggs

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  1 tablespoon sugar

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  1 teaspoon real vanilla extract

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  1 2/3 cups milk

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  1/4 cup flour

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  6 tablespoons brown sugar

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  1 teaspoon cinnamon

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  1/2 stick cold butter

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  3 oz cream cheese

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  2 cups wild Maine blueberries

Step 1:

Liberally butter a 13"x9" inch baking dish. Cut bread into 1 inch thick diagonal slices and place in baking dish.

Step 2:

In a medium bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add sugar, and vanilla; stir in milk until well blended. Pour mixture over bread, turning slices to coat well. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Step 3:

The next day, turn bread slices over in baking dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 4:

Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter (cut into chunks) in a food processor until mixture resembles course crumbs.

Step 5:

Cut cream cheese into small chunks and scatter on top of bread. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over bread with cream cheese. Liberally scatter blueberries on top and bake in a for 45 minutes. This recipe can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Looks and tastes delicious! Best served with thick sliced bacon or maple cured sausage links and hot real Maine maple syrup! Enjoy!!!