Blueberry French Toast

12 slices day-old white bread without crusts
1 8oz. pkg. cream sheese, cut small
1 cup blueberries
12 eggs
2 cups milk
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey

Sauce:
1 cup sugar
2 tbs. cornstarch
1 cup water
1 cup blueberries
1 tbsp. butter or margarine

Cut bread into cubes.  Place half in greased 13" x 9" pan.  Place cheese over bread.  Top with  blueberries and remaining bread.  in a large bowl, beat eggs.  Add milk and syrup.  Mix well.  Pour over  bread mixture. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. Remove from frig 30 minutes before baking.  Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.  Uncover, bake 25-30 minutes more or until golden brown and center is set.  In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch, add water.  Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.  Stir in blueberries, reduce heat.  Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.  Stir in butter until melted.  Serve over french toast.

-compliments of Jean Tomasetti