Ingredients

1cupblackberry jam

1(12-oz.)

French bread loaf, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

1(8-oz.)

Place half of bread cubes in bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

One-Dish Blackberry French Toast

Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Top with cream cheese cubes, and drizzle with melted jam.

Top with remaining bread cubes.

Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients.

Pour over bread mixture.

Sprinkle with brown sugar.

Cover tightly, and chill 8 to 24 hours.

Preheat oven to 325.

Bake, covered, 20 minutes.

Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until bread is golden brown and mixture is set.

Serve with desired toppings.