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Strawberry French Toast

Fresh berries and cream cheese create the creamy middle in these French toast sandwiches. "Because you prepare this breakfast bake the night before, it's perfect for overnight guests," writes Karen Sharp from Harvard, Illinois. "Serve it with bacon and fresh fruit."

10 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
10 eggs
2/3 cup half-and-half cream or heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
STRAWBERRY SAUCE:
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
Maple syrup, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, strawberries and
confectioners' sugar until blended. Spread about 2 tablespoons on
one side of half the bread slices; top with remaining bread.
Place sandwiches in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a
large bowl, beat the eggs, cream and vanilla. Pour over bread. Turn
each sandwich. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
With a slotted spatula, transfer sandwiches to a greased 15-in. x
10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Discard any remaining egg mixture. Bake
at 375° for 15 minutes; turn and bake 10 minutes longer or until
golden brown.
Meanwhile, for the sauce, combine the strawberries, sugar and water

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Strawberry French Toast (continued)

Directions (continued)

in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Serve French toast with strawberry sauce and maple
syrup if desired. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 329 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 230 mg cholesterol, 373 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 12 g protein.