Blueberry and Bacon French Toast

Oh my heavens! Blueberry and Bacon French Toast is my new obsession! Weekend brunch, holiday breakfast or breakfast for dinner, I'll take any and all if this is on the table!

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Cinnamon Raisin Bread (I used 16 slices)
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon or a pinch of ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• butter for toasting

For the stuffing and topping:
• 1 recipe for blueberry sauce/syrup
• 1 lb thick sliced bacon (fried crisp)
• 8 oz cream cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium baking dish; whisk together the eggs, milk, and sugar. Stir in vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon. Using either thick sliced bread (or holding 2 thin sliced together) dip bread in egg mixture and gently turn over to do both sides. Slightly shake to let excess fall back into dish. (We're not letting it sit in the mixture for long, just a few seconds then turn).
2. Have a large skillet or griddle ready with 1 tablespoon butter; heat over medium heat. Add the bread when the butter is melted and beginning to sizzle, cook until nicely browned and crisp. NOTE: Check under a corner making sure it doesn't burn, when toasted using a large spatula flip to other side. You may want to add another tablespoon of butter as needed, working it in batches. Cooking time was about 5 to 7 minutes. When golden brown on both sides remove to an oven ready dish, if necessary, to keep warm in a 170 degree oven until all is ready to serve.
3. When ready to serve, add blueberry sauce and bacon and if your using cream cheese spread on one side and top with more blueberry sauce.

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