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Make-Ahead French Toast with Strawberry




Source of Recipe


Southern Living-5/02






List of Ingredients



• 1 (16 ounce) challah bread loaf, cubed
  
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into pieces
  
• 6 large eggs
  
• 4 cups half and half
  
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
  
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
  
• 2 cups frresh strawberries, sliced
  
• 1 (10 ounce) jar strawberry preserves
  






Instructions



1. Arrange half of challah bread in a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Sprinkle with cheese pieces, and top with remaining bread.
   
2. Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients; pour over bread mixture, pressing bread cubes to absorb egg mixture. Cover and chill 8 hours.
   
   
3. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 more minutes.
   
4. Heat sliced strawberries and strawberry preserves in a saucepan over low heat, and serve over toast.
   
   
5. To lighten: Substitute 1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese for cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups egg substitute for eggs, and 4 cups fat-free milk for half and half.
   






Final Comments


French bread may be substituted for Challah.