"BERRY GOOD" FRENCH TOAST BAKE

Easy does it! You can make this blueberry munch the night before you serve breakfast or brunch.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 eggs
10 slices French bread, 1 inch thick, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) blueberries
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Powdered sugar, if desired
Blueberry or maple syrup, if desired

Steps:

Generously grease 2 1/2-quart casserole or rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches. Beat flour, milk, sugar, vanilla, salt and eggs in large bowl with hand beater until smooth. Stir in bread cubes until coated.
Pour bread mixture into casserole. Top evenly with cream cheese, blueberries and nuts. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
Heat oven to 400°F. Uncover and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg