Blueberry-Orange French Toast Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice
2 cups fresh blueberries
16 slices day-old french bread, 1 inch thick
1/2 cup orange marmalade
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions:

In 1-quart saucepan, mix 1/3 cup sugar, the cornstarch and orange juice until smooth; stir in blueberries.
Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring often.
Boil 3 minutes, stirring often.
Spray jelly roll pan (15-1/2 x 10 x 1/2 inch) with cooking spray.
Cut lengthwise slit in side of each bread slice, cutting to but not through other edge.
Spread marmalade inside slit.
Place in jelly roll pan.
In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, 1/4 cup sugar, nutmeg and vanilla until well blended.
Pour over bread; turn slices carefully to coat.
Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Heat oven to 425°.
Uncover French toast.
Drizzle with melted margarine (or butter).
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve with Blueberry-Orange Syrup.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1692.42 Kcal (7086 kJ)
Calories from fat	174.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.35g	30%
Cholesterol	186.07mg	62%
Sodium	2962.08mg	123%
Potassium	212.23mg	5%
Total Carbs	307.39g	102%
Sugars	33.34g	133%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	5%
Protein	66.8g	134%
Vitamin C	12mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	103.1mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	198.22 Kcal (830 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.27g	30%
Cholesterol	21.79mg	62%
Sodium	346.92mg	123%
Potassium	24.86mg	5%
Total Carbs	36g	102%
Sugars	3.9g	133%
Dietary Fiber	0.15g	5%
Protein	7.82g	134%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	20%
Iron	0.1mg	5%
Calcium	12.1mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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