Makeover Blueberry French Toast Recipes

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BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST



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A local blueberry grower shared this recipe with me, and it's the best breakfast dish I've ever tasted. With the cream cheese and berry combination, this blueberry french toast casserole reminds me of dessert. -Patricia Axelsen, Aurora, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 slices day-old white bread, crusts removed
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
12 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups 2% milk
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Cut bread into 1-in. cubes; place half in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cut cream cheese into 1-in. cubes; place over bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread cubes. , Whisk the eggs, milk and syrup in a large bowl. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. , Combine the sugar, water and cornstarch in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 3 minutes. Stir in blueberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until berries burst, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Serve with French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Fat 31g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 350mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

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.

MAKEOVER BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST



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This luscious makeover has all the decadent richness and flavor of the original recipe but fewer calories and less fat and cholesterol. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 whole wheat hamburger buns
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
6 large eggs
1 cup egg substitute
2 cups fat-free milk
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup grape juice
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Steps:

  • Cut buns into 1-in. cubes; place half in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cut cream cheese into 1-in. cubes; place over buns. Top with blueberries and remaining bun cubes. , In a large bowl, beat eggs and egg substitute. Add milk and syrup; mix well. Pour over bun mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until golden brown and center is set. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in blueberries. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until berries burst, stirring occasionally. Serve with French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 180mg cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

OVERNIGHT BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST



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Blueberry french toast is a year-round treat. Show off your crop of fresh berries in the summer or use frozen berries to warm up on a chilly morning. -Cristy King, Scott Depot, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
12 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
7 large eggs
1-3/4 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries, thawed
Maple syrup, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat; whisk in brown sugar. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with bread. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt; pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Turn bread slices. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Top with blueberries; bake 10 minutes longer. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 263mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

BAKED BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Juicy blueberries hide between layers of custardy French toast in this delicious make-ahead brunch dish. It's the perfect crowd-pleasing recipe you've been looking for.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 9

Unsalted butter, room temperature, for baking dish
6 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
10 1/2-inch-thick slices brioche (from one 10-ounce loaf)
1 cup blueberries
Confectioners' sugar, for serving

Steps:

  • Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs milk, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Dip brioche in egg mixture, then arrange in dish, overlapping slightly. Pour remaining egg mixture over brioche, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand 30 minutes or refrigerate up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Sprinkle blueberries in between and on top of the bread slices. Bake until puffed and custard is just set, 55 to 65 minutes (tent with foil if browning too quickly). Let cool 15 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: whole wheat bread, frozen blueberry, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, lemon, milk, maple syrup, powdered sugar

Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ loaf whole wheat bread
1 ½ cups frozen blueberry
6 eggs
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 lemon, zested
2 cups milk, or milk alternative
maple syrup, to serve
powdered sugar, to serve

Steps:

  • Slice bread into quarters and layer on bottom of a greased slow cooker.
  • Top with blueberries.
  • In a large bowl or measuring cup, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, lemon zest, and milk.
  • Pour mixture over bread and stir.
  • Cook on low 7-8 hours.
  • Carefully remove lid and serve with maple syrup and powdered sugar.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 6 grams

BAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH BLUEBERRIES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Butter, for greasing
6 eggs
3 cups whole milk
3/4 cup maple syrup, plus extra for serving
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus 1 tablespoon
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 lemon, zested
3 (1-inch thick) slices (8 ounces) day-old challah or sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups (12 ounces) fresh or frozen, thawed, and drained blueberries
3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and lemon zest. Add the bread cubes and mix until coated. Stir in the blueberries. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the remaining cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the egg mixture in an even layer. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is set.
  • Spoon onto serving plates and drizzle with maple syrup.

OVERNIGHT BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST



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A very easy, great-tasting casserole for your family or breakfast guests. I suggest serving it with maple syrup and fresh fruit and/or sausage for a complete meal. Plan ahead- this needs to sit overnight. Adapted from the One Armed Chef cookbook.

Provided by Munchkin Mama

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf French bread, sliced 1-inch thick (probably wont need the whole loaf)
6 large eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup brown sugar, divided
1/4 cup butter (or stick margarine)
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Steps:

  • Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
  • Arrange the bread in a single layer in the dish.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add in the milk, nutmeg, vanilla, and 3/4 cup of the brown sugar. Stir well to mix.
  • Pour egg mixture evenly over the bread. Cover and let sit 8 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and remaining 1/4 cup of brown sugar, stirring well.
  • Top the egg mixture with the pecans and blueberries, then drizzle on the butter sauce.
  • Bake for 45 minutes until set and golden brown on top.
  • Serve with warm maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1101.6, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 217.7, Sodium 1502.5, Carbohydrate 191.9, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 47.4, Protein 39.5

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST BAKE



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I based this recipe off other French toast casseroles but without all the white sugar most of them called for. The blueberries and maple syrup sweeten it up plenty! Serve with more maple syrup, if desired.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     French Toast Casserole

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
6 large eggs
2 cups milk
⅓ cup maple syrup
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (1 pound) loaf cinnamon swirl bread, cubed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes
1 cup blueberries

Steps:

  • Grease a 10x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl. Mix in milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Layer bread and cream cheese in the prepared dish. Sprinkle in blueberries. Pour milk mixture over top. Cover with foil and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight, stirring once, if desired, during soaking time to make sure bread cubes soak up the egg mixture.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Meanwhile, remove baking dish from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until the top is set and browned, about 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 116.8 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 365.6 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST



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This recipe is so different and delicious! Easy to prepare the night before and bake in the morning. Perfect for Easter or Christmas brunch. This recipe is a family tradition. You may use either fresh or frozen blueberries for this dish.

Provided by Robin

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     French Toast Recipes

Time 15h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
1 cup blueberries
12 eggs
2 cups milk
⅓ cup maple syrup
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 cup blueberries
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Place half of the bread cubes in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle cream cheese on top of bread cubes. Top with 1 cup blueberries and remaining bread. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk and maple syrup. Pour egg mixture over bread. Cover pan and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next morning, remove pan from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover pan and bake for an additional 30 minutes, until golden brown and center is set.
  • To make Sauce: In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch, add water. Boil over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in blueberries and reduce heat. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until the berries have burst. Stir in butter until melted. Serve the sauce over squares of french toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 212.3 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 370.8 mg, Sugar 26.9 g

BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Makes an excellent breakfast or dessert. Also, impressive and easy to bring to a potluck or morning meeting. Delicious!

Provided by Nick T

Categories     French Toast Casserole

Time 9h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 slices bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed
1 cup fresh blueberries
12 large eggs
2 cups milk
⅓ cup maple syrup
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13-inch pan and spread half of the bread cubes over the bottom. Top with cream cheese and 1 cup blueberries. Layer remaining bread cubes on top.
  • Mix together eggs, milk, and syrup in a bowl. Pour over the bread cubes in the pan. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes more.
  • While casserole bakes, combine water, sugar, and cornstarch for sauce. Bring to a boil until thickened. Reduce to a simmer and add blueberries and butter until cooked down. Serve on top of casserole or on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 232.9 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 369.3 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

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