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blueberry stuffed french toast

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Diane Atherton
@DeeDee2011
PINE MOUNTAIN, GA

Is this breakfast, brunch or a dessert! It can pass for all three! I think I died and went to Heaven after having this for breakfast! Hope you enjoy! adapted from Panera Bread https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/recipes/blueberry-stuffed-french-toast.html

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(2 ratings)
yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For blueberry stuffed french toast

  • 1
    loaf cinnamon raisin bread (unsliced) i bake my own bread
  • 4 oz
    cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    grated orange zest (fresh)
  • 1/4 c
    fresh blueberries (small variety if you can find them, i did use a larger variety)
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • pinch
    salt
  • extra confectioner's sugar for sprinkling on top of toast, optional
  • SYRUP/TOPPING
  • 1/2 c
    blueberry syrup
  • 1/4 c
    blueberries, fresh
  • 1 tsp
    grated orange zest (fresh)

How To Make blueberry stuffed french toast

  • 1
    NOTE: This recipe is for 2 servings. Incease ingredients for additional servings. I believe you could get same result using 2 thinner slices of bread per serving if you can not find an unsliced loaf. You just won't have a pocket to stuff.
  • 2
    Slice bread in to 1 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut a slit through the top crust of each slice to form a pocket. NOTE: I make my own bread in a bread machine. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/bread/bread-sweet-bread/rum-raisin-bread.html?p=1 The loaf is large, so I cut each piece in half to make two slices. I then start the slit at the cut edge of the bread (where I cut it in half) going almost down to crust on bottom edge to form a deep pocket. You can purchase whole loafs at your favorite bakery or Panera Bread Company makes their own bread.
  • 3
    In a small mixing bowl, mix cream cheese, 1 tablespoon confectioner's sugar and 1/2 tablespoon orange zest until well combined. NOTE: this mixes easily by hand. No need to pull out the mixer. Gently stir in 1/4 cup blueberries. NOTE: When grating an orange or any other citrus fruit, be careful to not grate the white. The white part of the fruit is bitter.
  • 4
    Spoon cream cheese/blueberry mixture equally into bread pockets. NOTE: you may have a little of the mixture left over, enjoy a bite for yourself. Lay stuffed slices in a shallow dish using an appropriate size dish, not too large but large enough for your slices.
  • 5
    In a medium bowl; whisk togther the eggs, milk, vanilla, salt and 1 tablespoon confectioner's sugar. Pour mixture evenly over bread. Let sit for 30 minutes; gently flipping bread to opposite side a few times until liquid is absorbed.
  • 6
    Coat a large skillet or griddle with cooking spray, oil, or butter; heat over medium heat. Add the stuffed bread and cook until nicely browned and crisp. NOTE: Turn several times to ensure you don't burn the bread. Cooking time was about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • 7
    If necessary, keep warm in a 170 degree oven until ready to serve.
  • 8
    SYRUP/TOPPING: Pour syrup into small sauce pan; add 1 tsp orange zest. Heat over medium until just until it begins to simmer; remove from heat and add 1/4 cup blueberries.
  • 9
    When ready to serve; sprinkle confectioner's sugar on top of toast and serve with the warm blueberry syrup and berries. ENJOY!
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