Savory Sweet and Satisfying: Strawberries and Cream Cheese French Toast

Strawberries and Cream Cheese French Toast : Savory Sweet and Satisfying

I don't know about you, but this french toast looks impressive to me. I'm sure anyone who cooks or bakes has discovered that some recipes look better than others. It is said we eat with our eyes first and I know I have made some recipes that don't look the best but taste delicious. Well this recipe is both, looks amazing and tastes amazing.

This french toast is prepared the night before and then baked in the morning. With about 15 minutes of prep time you can have this french toast in the fridge waiting for you to bake in the morning, making your morning a bit more enjoyable. For me it is a chance to enjoy my coffee first without having to prepare breakfast right away.

Strawberries and Cream Cheese French Toast

Ingredients:

16 ounce loaf brioche bread, cubed
8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 pound strawberries, diced and divided
12 eggs, beaten
2 cups half and half
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Directions:

Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place an even layer of cubed bread into the baking dish. Top with the cubed cream cheese and half of the strawberries in an even layer. Top with the remaining cubed bread in an even layer completely covering the filling.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Pour evenly over the bread cubes. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight or at least 2 hours.
Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let stand for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350º F.
Bake covered for 30 minutes. Uncover the baking dish and continue to bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and center is firm.
Sprinkle the remaining strawberries on top and dust with powdered sugar.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 546
Total Fat		28.9g
Saturated Fat		13g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat		0g
Cholesterol		375mg
Sodium		246.1mg
Total Carbohydrates		49g
Dietary Fiber		1.1g
Sugars		14.8g
Protein		19.2g
Calcium		14%
Iron		1.3%
Potassium		117.5mg
Vitamin A		0.5%
Vitamin C		55.6%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.