Strawberry French Toast Bake |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I was ecstatic when the owners of the Morley House in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, graciously shared this fabulous recipe with me. It's so good! âDebbie Dougherty, New Albany, Indiana Ingredients:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
16 slices bread, crusts removed |
10 eggs |
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream |
1/2 cup butter, melted |
1/4 cup maple syrup |
strawberry sauce: |
1 jar (18 ounces) strawberry preserves |
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries |
Directions:
1. Spread cream cheese over eight slices of bread; top with remaining bread. Cut sandwiches into 1-in. squares; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, cream, butter and syrup; pour into the dish. With a spoon, gently press bread cubes into egg mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
2. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
3. For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine preserves and strawberries. Cook and stir until preserves are melted. Serve with French toast bake. Yield: 8 servings (2-1/2 cups sauce).
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