Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 6 eggs
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 2⁄3 cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons sugar, divide
- Pinch salt, optional
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (thawed and drained, if frozen)
- 8 slices (1-1⁄4 inches thick) Italian bread
- 1⁄3 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray
- In a medium bowl beat eggs, peel, juice, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and the salt until well blended
- Pour into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan
- Set aside
- In a small bowl combine blueberries and the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar
- Set aside
- With the tip of a sharp knife, cut a 1-½-inch wide pocket in the side of each bread slice
- Fill pockets with reserved blueberry mixture, dividing evenly
- Place filled slices in egg mixture
- Let stand, turning once, until egg mixture is absorbed, about 5 minutes on each side
- Arrange bread on prepared baking sheet
- Sprinkle with almonds
- Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes, turning slices after 10 minutes
- If desired, serve with Blueberry Orange Sauce
About This Recipe
Looking for a great way to get the kids in the kitchen? Or want to get more involved in cooking for yourself? Start with this recipe for Blueberry Stuffed French Toast. It’s easy and fun … and who doesn’t love stuffed anything? No matter how much of a mess the kids – or you! – make, this Blueberry Stuffed French Toast recipe will always taste delicious, especially when served with Blueberry Orange Sauce.