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French Toast: Raspberry French Toast Bake - Lo Cal

Source of Recipe

kraftfoods.com


Recipe Introduction

65% fewer calories •84% less fat • 84% less sat fat than the original recipe. Check out this skinnier take on a brunch favorite.

List of Ingredients

French Toast
1 loaf (1 lb) soft French bread (about 18 inches long)
4 oz (half 8-oz package) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
1/2 cup raspberry preserves
1 cup fat-free egg product
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Sauce
1 bag (10 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic raspberries, thawed
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch



Recipe

1. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cut bread into 24 (3/4-inch-thick) slices. Spread 12 slices with cream cheese. Spread remaining bread slices with preserves; place over cream cheese to make 12 sandwiches. Arrange in baking dish, pressing together if necessary to fit.

2. In medium bowl, beat egg product, milk, 1 tablespoon sugar and the salt with wire whisk until blended. Pour over bread in dish. Let stand 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

3. Heat oven to 400°F. Cover dish with foil; bake 10 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until golden brown.

4. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix sauce ingredients until blended. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Boil 30 seconds to 1 minute or just until thickened. Place strainer over medium bowl; pour raspberry mixture into strainer. Press mixture with back of spoon through strainer to remove seeds; discard seeds. Serve sauce over French toast.

SERVES 12 - ONE PEICE EACH

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 1 hour 5 min

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Do-Ahead
Prepare the French toast up to 24 hours ahead of time. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until time to bake. To bake the French toast, remove plastic wrap; cover with foil and bake as directed.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 35); Total Fat 4g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 360mg; Total Carbohydrate 39g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 14g); Protein 8g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 8%; Calcium 8%; Iron 10% Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.