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.

Dora Amoh
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I'm not a big fan of blueberries, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The blueberries added a subtle sweetness to the French toast that I really enjoyed.


Bhuban Bhadur Ghorasainee
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This was a great recipe! The French toast was light and fluffy and the blueberries added a nice burst of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Hkr Khan
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I made this for my kids for breakfast and they loved it! They especially liked the cinnamon sugar topping.


Md Ahsaen
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar.


Abi Abi
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I tried this recipe for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the blueberry French toast and said it was the best they'd ever had.


Zoya Khan
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This was a delicious and easy recipe! The French toast was cooked perfectly and the blueberries were a great addition. I would definitely make this again.


jose aguilar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the French toast turned out perfect! It was so light and fluffy and the blueberries were the perfect addition. This is definitely a recipe I'll be making again.


Ayesha Ali
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This was a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast. The French toast was light and fluffy and the blueberries added a nice sweetness. I would definitely make this again.


Akarul Islam
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The French toast was a bit too dry for my taste and the blueberries didn't really add much flavor. I might try it again with a different recipe.


Kenny Grady
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This recipe was easy to follow and the French toast turned out great! The blueberries were a nice addition and the cinnamon sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Mayanja Mosh
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I'm not a big fan of blueberries, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The blueberries added a subtle sweetness to the French toast that I really enjoyed. I'll definitely be making this again.


Katlego Mashigo
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This was a great recipe! The blueberry French toast was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sorifunnisa Mukta
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I made this for my family for breakfast and it was a hit! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the blueberries. I also appreciated how quickly this dish came together.


Korey F
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This blueberry French toast was a real winner! It was so easy to make and the results were absolutely delicious. The berries added a wonderful flavor and the cinnamon sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this aga