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One-Dish Blackberry French Toast

Source of Recipe


Southern Living



List of Ingredients



• 1 cup blackberry jam
  
• 1 (12-ounce) French bread loaf, cut into 1½-inch cubes
  
• 1 (8-ounce) package 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
  
• ½ 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. Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients. Pour over bread mixture. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cover tightly, and chill 8 to 24 hours.
   
   
3. Preheat oven to 325° F.
   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.
   
   Makes 8 to 10 servings.