rocky mountain blueberry french toast

8 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Dec 5, 2015

Recipe from Cattail Creek Bed and Breakfast Inn, Loveland. From Best of the Best from Colorado Cookbook.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 12 slices stale french bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, chilled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed and drained
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2 cups milk
  • BLUEBERRY SYRUP:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

How To Make rocky mountain blueberry french toast

  • Step 1
    Generously grease 8 au gratin dishes.
  • Step 2
    Place 1/2 of the bread cubes in the dishes.
  • Step 3
    Scatter the cream cheese over the bread and sprinkle with one cup of the berries.
  • Step 4
    Arrange the remaining bread cubes over the berries.
  • Step 5
    In a large bowl combine the eggs, syrup, and milk. Mix and pour evenly over the bread-cheese mixture.
  • Step 6
    Spray the undersides of 8 pieces of foil generously with a vegetable spray and cover each au gratin dish.
  • Step 7
    Refrigerate overnight.
  • Step 8
    In the morning, set the dishes out to bring them to room temperature.
  • Step 9
    Bake in a 350 degree oven, covered, for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until puffed and golden.
  • Step 10
    Serve with Blueberry Syrup.
  • Step 11
    Blueberry Syrup: Combine the sugar, cornstarch, and water over medium-high heat. Cook for 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir occasionally. Stir in the blueberries and simmer for 10 minutes or until the blueberries burst. Add the butter. Stir until melted. Drizzle over French toast.

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Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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