BLUEBERRY AND CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Ingredients:

For Casserole

1 large loaf french bread – about 8 cups day old is best

8 eggs

2 1/2 cups half and half

1/3 cup sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries that have been tossed in 1 tablespoon of flour to keep them from bleeding

1 8 oz package cream cheese, light or regular cubed. (for easier cutting put in freezer for 15 minutes)

1/4 cup raw sugar for sprinkling on top optional

Blueberry Sauce

1 cup water

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 cups blueberries

 

 

Instructions:

First of all. Butter a 9 x 13 casserole dish.

Next step is, Cut french bread into 2 inch cubes and set aside.

Next step is, In large bowl, combine eggs, half and half, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and salt. Whisk until completely mixed.

Source:https://laughingspatula.com/blueberry-cream-cheese-french-toast-casserole/