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Strawberry French Toast

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

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, strawberries and confectioners'

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sugar until combine. 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 bowl, bet the eggs, cream
and vanilla. Pour over the 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 in a
saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve French toast with strawberry sauce and maple syrup if desired.

Yield: 10 servings.