Blueberry Stuffed French Toast

10 slices of bread, cubed
2 (8 0z) cream cheese, cubed
1 1/2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup maple syrup
10 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
1 tsp vanilla
ground cinnamon

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In a 9x13 dish, layer 1/2 of the bread, topped with the cream cheese, then blueberries, then the remaining half of the bread.
Mix all of the other ingredients and pour over layered dish.
Sprinkle with cinnamon on top.
Cover & refrigerate overnight.
Baked covered for 45 minutes at 350.
Then uncovered for 30 minutes.
Let it set for 10 minutes before serving.

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Blueberry topping:

1 cup sugar
2 T cornstarch
1 cup water
1.5 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen

Mix sugar, cornstarch and water in pan.
Bring to boil.
Add blueberries and simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve on the side, or on top of the french toast.

Peach French Toast

1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter
2 T water
1 can (29 oz) sliced peaches, drained
5 slices of bread, 3/4 inch thick
8 eggs, beaten
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/2 cup half & half

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In a saucepan, stir together the brown sugar, butter & water.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low.
Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Pour the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish and tilt to cover the bottom of the dish.
Place peaches in a layer over the sugar coating.
Top with slices of bread.
In a bowl, mix the eggs, half&half and vanilla.
Slowly pour over the bread slices to coat evenly.
Sprinkle cinnamon over the top.
Cover & refrigerate overnight.
Bake at 350 for 40 - 50 minutes covered.
Remove foil covering and cook for 5-10 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
Let the dish set for 10-15 minutes before serving.

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I have not tried this with other fruits. But it might be good with strawberries/blueberries.

Banana Bread

Ingredients:

1 cup banana, mashed
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp teaspoon salt
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Cooking procedure:

1. Combine all the dry ingredients starting with the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
2. Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly until everything is evenly distributed.
3. Add the other ingredients (eggs, mashed bananas, butter, vanilla essence) then mix well with the dry ingredients until a batter is formed. Add the walnuts.
4. Grease the loaf pan and pour-in the mixture.
5. Preheat oven at 350 degrees then bake the mixture for 70 minutes.
6. Remove from loaf pan from the oven then allow to cool down for 5-10 minutes before inverting. Transfer the banana bread on a serving plate.
7. You may put the bread in the fridge to cool or serve immediately. Share and Enjoy!