French Custard Toast

I can't believe I don't have a photo of my mom's French Custard Toast to share with you.  All I can say is that it is seriously awesome, and the reason there isn't a photo is because we tend to eat it before we can even think about taking a photo.  

My mom used to make this every year for Christmas breakfast.  We'd usually have to wait for Mema and Grandpa to come over (and sometimes the neighbors) before we could eat any (or open the bulk of our presents).  It's a yummy tradition that I carry on with every year (minus the waiting).  This year, because Denny wasn't feeling well, we postponed our breakfast for a couple of days.  Still yummy, and less time devoted to cooking instead of opening presents.  Yay!

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French Custard Toast

3 eggs, beaten 1 cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla 1 loaf french or italian bread, day old, cut into 1 1/2 inch slices ¼ cup butter (you don't really need this much, just enough to grease your griddle or skillet) ½ cup maple syrup ⅔ to ¾ cup blueberries, fresh or frozen (i used a whole bag) Beat eggs slightly in shallow pan or dish; add the milk and salt. Cut diagonally slices of day-old French or Italian bread, about 1 1/2 inches thick. Place bread in egg mixture and soak at least 15 minutes on each side. Heat 1/4 cup of butter in large skillet (or on a griddle). Fry bread slowly, about 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve hot with Blueberry Sauce or maple syrup. BLUEBERRY SAUCE Combine syrup and blueberries. If desired, heat before serving.