Blueberry Surprise French Toast Casserole

1. 1

   Place half of the bread cubes over the bottom of a well-buttered 13x9x2-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Sprinkle cream cheese and blueberries over bread cubes.

3. 3

   Arrange remaining bread cubes over blueberries.

4. 4

   In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs with a rotary beater, beat in milk and the 1/2 cup syrup.

5. 5

   Carefully pour egg mixture over the bread mixture.

6. 6

   Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours.

7. 7

   Bake, covered, in a 375 oven for 25 minutes.

8. 8

   Uncover and bake about 25 minutes more or till a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, and topping is puffed and golden brown.

9. 9

   Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

10. 10

    Serve warm with blueberry-flavored or maple syrup.

11. 11

    NOTE: To dry bread slices, arrange bread in a single layer on a wire rack, cover loosely and let stand overnight.

12. 12

    Or cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes, spread in a large baking pan.

13. 13

    Bake, uncovered in a 300 oven for 10 to 15 minutes or till dry, stirring twice, cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.