Oven-Baked Blueberry French Toast

Oven-Baked Blueberry French Toast

Ingredients:

2 (8 oz) packages cram cheese, at room temp

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp ground cinnamon

2 large eggs

1 1/2 cups milk

10 slices French bread, 3/4 inch thick

(preferably homemade or fresh store-bought)

2 cups fresh blueberries

Maple syrup, for serving

Confectioners' sugar, for serving

Cooking instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large bowl, with a stand mixer on medium speed until well blended.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing will after each addition.  Add the milk, and mix well
• Arrange the bread in a prepared baking dish, and spread the blueberries on top of the bread.  Pour the cram cheese mixture over the bread. Let stand for at least 15 minutes before baking (or cover the pan, and place it in the refrigerator overnight).  Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until golden brown.
• Serve with maple syrup and confectioners' sugar.