Blueberry French Toast
Source of Recipe
BBR
Recipe Introduction
Posted by: creid**********Also Tried and True and makes a beautiful presentation!
TOH's Low Fat Country Cooking. He liked it because it used low-fat Cream Cheese and EggBeaters®. Much better for the heart! I've tried both the fattening version and the low-fat one. I can't tell the difference!!! (Or use real eggs and cream cheese
List of Ingredients
12 slices day-old white bread, crusts removed* Egg bread is good for this, too...or the large Texas Toast sized bread.
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. light cream cheese
1 c. fresh or fozen blueberries
eggbeaters equivalent to 12 eggs
2 c. skim milk
1/3 c. maple syrup
Recipe
Cut bread into 1" cubes; place half in 13X9X2" baking dish coated w/non-stick cooking spray. Cut cream cheese into 1" cubes; place over bread. Top w /blueberries & remaining bread. In a large bowl, combine egg substitute, milk & syrup; mix well. Pour over bread mixture. Cover & chill 8 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover & bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25 - 30 minutes longer or until golden brown & the center is set.
In saucepan combine:
1 c. sugar
2 Tb. cornstarch
1 c. water
Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in 1 c. fresh or frozen blueberries; reduce heat. simmer for 8 - 10 minutes or until berries have burst. Serve over French toast. Top with low-fat cool whip if desired.
Yield: 8 (1 3/4c.) servings
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