Blueberry Topped French Toast

Blueberries, blueberries, blueberries!   Soon it'll be the season for everything made with blueberries!

  Today I got a head start using some fresh Florida blueberries and decided to make Overnight Blueberry French Toast courtesy of allrecipes.com.   I changed it a bit to my liking and everyone who ate it at the Brunch loved it, so I know it was a success!!   Every single bit disappeared before my eyes!  I did manage to get a taste and  I'd have to say it was delish! 

 Enjoy some yum from my kitchen to yours,

The blueberry topping really gave it the added umph to make it all the better.  Enjoy!

• 12 slices day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes *** Note: (I cut the bread in thick slices and halved them)
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes***( I used 1 1/2 pkgs.) 
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 12 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup maple syrup( I increased to 1/2 cup)
  
  
  Topping: 

• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 tablespoon butter
  1 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon or lemon juice( I felt it could use some to boost the flavor and it did) 
   
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• Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange half the bread cubes in the dish, and top with cream cheese cubes. Sprinkle 1 cup blueberries over the cream cheese, and top with remaining bread cubes.
• In a large bowl, mix the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and syrup. Pour over the bread cubes. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove the bread cube mixture from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cover, and bake 30 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking 25 to 30 minutes, until center is firm and surface is lightly browned.
• In a medium saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a boil. Stirring constantly, cook 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in the remaining 1 cup blueberries. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, until the blueberries burst. Stir in the butter, and pour over the baked French toast.

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