The Avery-Savage House
Bed and Breakfast

Parkersburg, West Virginia

Specialty Recipe

Blueberry French Toast

Ingredients

12 slices day-old white bread, crust removed

Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

12 eggs

2 cups milk

1/3 cup maple syrup

Sauce:

1 cup sugar

2 Tablespoons cornstarch

1 cup water

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Cut bread into 1-inch cubes; place in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Cut cream cheese into 1-inch cubes; place over bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk and syrup; mix well. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and chill overnight.

Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 30 minutes more or until golden brown and the center is set. In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; add water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in blueberries and reduce heat. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until berries have burst. Serve over French toast.

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