Get a head start on breakfast and prep this French toast ahead of time to let the fragrant blueberry and maple syrup flavors mingle overnight.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
286 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Arrange bread slices on a cooling rack and allow to dry at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, coat a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, maple syrup, and cinnamon with a mixer until smooth. Fold in 2 cups blueberries.
Step 3
Arrange 4 slices of bread in prepared dish; spread cream cheese mixture over bread. Top with remaining bread.
Step 4
In a medium bowl, whisk together half-and-half, eggs, and vanilla. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
Step 5
Remove dish from refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 6
Bake French toast, covered, for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes more, or until top is golden brown.
Step 7
Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. If desired, top with additional berries and confectioners' sugar.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons maple syrup
nonstick cooking spray
1 ½ cups half-and-half
8 slices Nature's Own® Perfectly Crafted White Bread
