Wild Maine Blueberry French Toast

1 long loaf French bread
3 eggs
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups milk
? cup flour
6 tablespoons brown sugar
1.2 teaspoon cinnamon
? stick cold butter
3 oz. package cream cheese
2 cups wild Maine blueberries


Liberally butter a 13"x9" inch baking dish

Cut bread into 1 inch thick diagonal slices and place in baking dish

In a medium bowl, lightly beat eggs

Add sugar, and vanilla

Stir in milk until well blended

Pour mixture over bread, turning slices to coat well

Cover with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight

Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter (cut into chunks) in a food processor until mixture resembles course crumbs

The next day, turn bread slices over in baking dish

Cut cream cheese into small chunks and scatter on top of bread

Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over bread with cream cheese

Liberally scatter blueberries on top

Bake in a preheated oven 350 degrees for 45 minutes

This recipe can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Looks and tastes delicious! Best served with thick sliced bacon or maple cured sausage links and hot real Maine maple syrup! Enjoy!!!