Walnut & Blueberry French Toast Bake

• Fisher Chef's Naturals Walnut Chips↗1⁄2 cup
• apple, chopped↗1⁄2 cup
• blueberries, rinsed and drained↗1⁄2 cup
• large French baguette, sliced↗1
• eggs↗4
• half-and-half↗1 1⁄2 cups
• maple syrup, divided↗1 1⁄4 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place ½ of bread in greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with ¼ cup each walnuts, apples, blueberries. Top with remaining slices of bread.

2. 2

   In medium bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half and ¼ cup of maple syrup with whisk until blended. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.

3. 3

   Heat oven to 350°F Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cut between bread slices.

4. 4

   Top servings with remaining walnuts, apples and blueberries. Serve with remaining 1 cup maple syrup.