QUICKER BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

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Sit down to hot-off-the-griddle stuffed French toast and fresh blueberry sauce in as little as 30 minutes. The bread's toasted to a golden brown, and the delectable filling features cream cheese brightened with blueberry preserves. The fast sauce is out of this world! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup maple syrup, divided
2 tablespoons blueberry preserves
16 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
2 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Beat the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons syrup and preserves in a small bowl. Spread over 8 slices of bread; top with remaining bread., Whisk the eggs, milk, flour, vanilla, salt and remaining syrup in a shallow bowl. Dip both sides of sandwiches into egg mixture. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides., Combine the sugar, water and cornstarch until smooth in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in blueberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until berries burst. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Serve with French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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