Wild Maine Blueberry French Toast
Total preparation time: 45 minutes
Serves: 12Ingredients:
- 1 loaf French bread
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cups milk
- 1/4 cup flour
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 stick cold butter
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups wild Maine blueberries
Steps:
- Liberally butter a 13"x9" inch baking dish. Cut bread into 1 inch thick diagonal slices and place in baking dish.
- 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.
- The next day, turn bread slices over in baking dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter (cut into chunks) in a food processor until mixture resembles course crumbs.
- 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!!!