SLOW-COOKED BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

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Your slow cooker can be your best friend on a busy morning. Just get this recipe going, run some errands and come back to the smell of French toast ready to eat. -Elizabeth Lorenz, Peru, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 3h30m

Yield 12 servings (2 cups syrup).

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 large eggs
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cubed
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
12 ounces cream cheese, cubed
BLUEBERRY SYRUP:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water
3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, sour cream, vanilla and cinnamon. Gradually whisk in milk and maple syrup until blended., Place half of the bread in a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; layer with half of the blueberries, cream cheese and egg mixture. Repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., For syrup, in a small saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch; stir in water until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup blueberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until berries pop, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon juice and remaining berries. Serve warm with French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

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