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One-Dish Blackberry French Toast




Source of Recipe


Southern Living, 11/09






Recipe Introduction


Mix up this dish in 30 minutes the night before for a stress-free meal the next day.





List of Ingredients



• 1 cup blackberry jam
  
• 1 (12 oz) French bread loaf, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  
• 1 (8 oz) pkg 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
  
• 4 large eggs
  
• 2 cups half-and-half
  
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  
• Toppings: maple syrup, whipped cream
  






Instructions



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.
   






Final Comments


Makes 8 to 10 servings