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Ingredients
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8 slices Nature's Own® Perfectly Crafted White Bread
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Nonstick cooking spray
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½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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3 tablespoons maple syrup
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 cups fresh blueberries (Optional)
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1 ½ cups half-and-half
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3 eggs, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup Fresh blueberries (Optional)
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1 tablespoon Confectioners' sugar
Directions
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Arrange bread slices on a cooling rack and allow to dry at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
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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.
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Arrange 4 slices of bread in prepared dish; spread cream cheese mixture over bread. Top with remaining bread.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together half-and-half, eggs, and vanilla. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
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Remove dish from refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Bake French toast, covered, for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes more, or until top is golden brown.
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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 | |
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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.