Our Relief Society President, Gainell Rogers, always has fun and creative themes and ideas for our activities, if you haven't caught on to that already :-) For the summer visiting teaching conference, our ward had an UP breakfast, using the theme from the famous Disney movie. It was complete with balloons, replicas of the UP house, charms, and yummy food. Sister Sue Walker, our great Visiting Teaching Coordinator, prepared a wonderful lesson encouraging us to lift UP as a Relief Society sister and as a visiting teacher. Thanks to Gainell for hosting the breakfast in her party-perfect backyard, thanks to Sue Walker and her committee for their preparation, and thanks to the RS committee for planning and coordinating.
Here is the recipe for the blueberry stuffed french toast that was served for breakfast:
Blueberry French Toast
12 slices day old bread, crusts removed
1 - 8 oz. pkg cream cheese
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
12 eggs
2 cups milk
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
Sauce:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
2 tbsp butter or margarine
Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and place half in a greased 13x9x2 baking dish. Cut cream cheese into 1-inch cubes, place over bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread.
In a large bowl beat eggs. Add milk and syrup and mix well. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and chill 9 hours or overnight.
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and the center is set. In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch and add water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in blueberries, reduce heat. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until berries burst. Stir in butter until melted. Serve over French toast.
