Easy Overnight Blueberry French Toast

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Get a head start on breakfast and prep this French toast ahead of time to let the fragrant blueberry and maple syrup flavors mingle overnight.

Submitted by Nature's Own
Published on April 5, 2018
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs 45 mins
Total Time:
9 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 3-quart baking dish
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Ingredients

  • 8 slices Nature's Own® Perfectly Crafted White Bread

  • Nonstick cooking spray

  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries (Optional)

  • 1 ½ cups half-and-half

  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup Fresh blueberries (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon Confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Arrange bread slices on a cooling rack and allow to dry at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, coat a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, maple syrup, and cinnamon with a mixer until smooth. Fold in 2 cups blueberries.

  3. Arrange 4 slices of bread in prepared dish; spread cream cheese mixture over bread. Top with remaining bread.

  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together half-and-half, eggs, and vanilla. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

  5. Remove dish from refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  6. Bake French toast, covered, for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes more, or until top is golden brown.

  7. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. If desired, top with additional berries and confectioners' sugar.

Cook's Notes:

You can easily substitute milk for the half-and-half.

You can substitute more maple syrup for the confectioners' sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

286 Calories
14g Fat
35g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 286
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 298mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 128mg 10%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 152mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.