ONE-DISH BLACKBERRY FRENCH TOAST

ONE-DISH BLACKBERRY FRENCH TOAST image

Yield 8-10 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 c. blackberry jam
12 oz. french bread loaf, cut into 1-1/2" cubes
8 oz pkg. 1/3 less fat cream cheese cut into 1/2" cubes
4 large eggs
2 c. half and half
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c firmly packed brown sugar
Toppings: maple syrup, whipped cream

Steps:

1. Cook jam in a small suace pan over med heat 1-2 min, or until melted and smooth, stirring once. 2. Place half of bread cubes in bottom of lightly greased 9x13" baking dish. Top with cream cheese cubes and drizzle with melted jam. Top with remaining break cubes. 3. Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingred. Pour over bread mixture. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cover tightly and chill 8-24 hours. 4. Preheat oven to 325 bake, covered 20 min. Uncover and bake 10-15 min until bread is golden brown and mixture is set. Serve with toppings.