12 slices homemade-type white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (no crusts)
2 packages (8 ounces each) cold cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup blueberries
12 large eggs
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
2 cups milk
Sauce:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 cup blueberries
2 tablespoons butter
To make toast mixture: Arrange half of bread cubes in buttered 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish. Scatter cream cheese over bread. Sprinkle blueberries over cream cheese. Arrange remaining bread crumbs over 1 cup blueberries. In large bowl, whisk together eggs, syrup and milk. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread mixture. Cover. Chill overnight. To bake toast mixture: Cover with foil. Spray foil with no stick Mazola to keep toast from sticking. Place in middle of oven. Bake in 350-degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 30 minutes, or until puffed and golden. To make sauce: In small saucepan, mix together sugar, cornstarch and water. Cook over moderate high heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1 cup blueberries. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until berries have burst. Add butter, stirring until it melts. Serve sauce with French toast. Makes 8 or more servings.
