Blueberry French toast bake recipe

Step 1

In large bowl, beat eggs; whisk in half & half, syrup, lemon zest, cinnamon and almond extract.

Step 2

In 13 x 9-inch baking dish, spread half the bread; top with cream cheese, half the blueberries and remaining bread. Pour egg mixture over bread mixture; press down gently with back of spoon to submerge bread. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350°; remove French toast from refrigerator and let stand 30 minutes. Bake French toast, covered, 30 minutes; uncover and bake 30 minutes longer or until top is golden brown.

Step 4

Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, whisk brown sugar, water and corn starch; heat to a boil over medium-high heat and cook 2 minutes or until mixture starts to thicken, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in remaining blueberries and cook 4 minutes or until blueberries burst. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and butter. Pour blueberry mixture over French toast. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.