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If this recipe doesn't make you want to spend a night at Camp Bean near Albert City, then you've had your taste buds removed. Camp Bean is a popular spot for hunters in the fall and this hearty breakfast no doubt keeps them fueled for most of the morning.

Blueberry or Peach Cream Cheese French Toast

12 slices of day-old bread, worked into crumbs
16 oz. Cream cheese-cubed
1 C. fresh or frozen blueberries or peaches
12 eggs
2 C. milk
1/3 C. maple syrup or honey

Sauce
(Camp Bean usually doubles the recipes and adds additional fruit to cook,)
    
1 C. sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 C. water
1 C. fresh or frozen  blueberries (or peaches)
 
Place bread crumbs in greased 9 x 13” pan.  Sprinkle cubed cream cheese on top, then blueberries (or peaches).  In a large bowls combine eggs, milk and syrup (or honey) mix well and pour over the top of the crumb mixture.  Cover and refrigerate 8 hours (or overnight).

Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.  Cover with foil and bake at 325 for 30 minutes.  Then uncover and bake 30 minutes more, or until center is set.  Let sit 10 minutes before serving.


Want to try the cook's version? You can book a stay at Camp Bean at their website: www.carriagehousebb net or by sending an e-mail to chouse@kctc.net.