Overnight Blueberry French Toast

Name: Overnight Blueberry French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 12 slices French bread (1 inch thick); 7 large eggs; 1-3/4 cups 2% milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries, thawed; Maple syrup, optional

Blueberry french toast is a year-round treat. Show off your crop of fresh berries in the summer or use frozen berries to warm up on a chilly morning. —Cristy King, Scott Depot, West Virginia

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
12 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
7 large eggs
1-3/4 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries, thawed
Maple syrup, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat; whisk in brown sugar. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with bread. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt; pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Turn bread slices. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Top with blueberries; bake 10 minutes longer. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with syrup.