Blueberry and Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole

Name: Blueberry and Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large loaf french bread - about 8 cups (day old is best); 8 eggs; 2 1/2 cups half and half; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen blueberries that have been tossed in 1 tablespoon of flour to keep them from bleeding); 1 8 oz package cream cheese, light or regular (cubed. (for easier cutting put in freezer for 15 minutes)); 1/4 cup raw sugar for sprinkling on top (optional); 1 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 cups blueberries