One-Dish Blackberry French Toast

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Perfect for a holiday breakfast or a weekend brunch, this french toast recipe is loaded with tasty, sweet ingredients. Of course, you can always add a little extra sweetness with maple syrup or whipped cream.

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Updated on July 20, 2022
One-Dish Blackberry French Toast
Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas
Prep Time:
21 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 51 mins
Yield:
8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blackberry jam

  • 1 (12-oz.) French bread loaf, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1 (8-oz.) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 4 large eggs

  • 2 cups half-and-half

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

  • Toppings: maple syrup, whipped cream

Directions

  1. Cook jam in a small saucepan over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring once.

  2. Place half of bread cubes in bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with cream cheese cubes, and drizzle with melted jam. Top with remaining bread cubes.

  3. Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients. Pour over bread mixture. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cover tightly, and chill 8 to 24 hours.

  4. Preheat oven to 325°. Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until bread is golden brown and mixture is set. Serve with desired toppings.

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