Blueberry-Stuffed French Toast: Recipe of the week for busy working moms

Let’s face it ladies – many of us simply do not have the time or energy to whip up an elaborate meal every night. Each week, Working Moms will highlight a Recipe of the Week - simple, easy and affordable recipes with the working mom in mind.

This week’s Recipe of the Week is from Michael Vyskocil. Even as a child, Michael has always had a keen interest in cooking. Inspired by acclaimed greats Julie Child and the Frugal Gourmet, Michael enjoyed cooking all sorts of meals for his family as a teenager. Today, Michael is the Recipes Feature Writer for Suite101 and has combined his passion for cooking with his love of writing.

The Working Moms Recipe of the Week, which is elegantly simple and delicious to eat., incorporates fresh blueberries into the dish. Delish!

Michael Vyskocil's Blueberry-Stuffed French Toast

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf brioche, egg, or white bread, cut into 3/4 inch slices
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Place half of the bread slices in the dish, add blueberries and top with remaining bread.
3. Cover and chill the dish in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
5. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Beat thoroughly with a wire whisk until well incorporated.
6. Slowly pour the egg mixture over the blueberry-and-bread mixture in the baking dish to evenly moisten the bread slices.
7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
8. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Please visit Michael at Suite101 for more delicious recipes.  And for even more simple and affordable recipe ideas, visit the Working Moms Recipe of the Week.   Bon appetite!