OVERNIGHT STRAWBERRY FRENCH TOAST

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I served this one year to friends for Easter brunch and everyone loved it, so I've made it year-round since then! -Patricia Schmeling, Germantown, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable strawberry cream cheese
4 large eggs
1 cup milk
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups fresh strawberries, divided
2 tablespoons amaretto or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cut bread into 3/4-in. slices; spread 12 slices with about 1 tablespoon cream cheese. Top with another 12 slices to form sandwiches. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, 1/4 cup sugar and salt; pour over sandwiches. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Chop 1 cup strawberries; place in a small bowl. Stir in amaretto or extract and remaining sugar. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Remove French toast from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Brush bread with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, slice remaining strawberries; stir into chilled strawberry mixture. Serve over French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 187mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Thomas Davis
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This is the best french toast recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and the strawberries add a great touch.


Elizabeth Walker
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy french toast recipe.


Kapanda Geofrey
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This french toast is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the combination of strawberries and cinnamon-sugar.


My Id
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great way to start the day.


Aldahir De los Reyes
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This is my go-to recipe for french toast. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Syed Mumzail Hussain Shah
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I made this for my husband on Father's Day and he loved it! It's a great recipe for a special occasion breakfast.


Grace Daniel
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This french toast was a big hit with my kids. They loved the sweet strawberries and the cinnamon-sugar topping.


Donna Smith
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion breakfast or brunch. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Lisa Elloway
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I'm not a big fan of strawberries, but I really enjoyed this french toast. The cinnamon-sugar topping was the perfect balance.


Grace Kelly
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This was a great way to use up some leftover strawberries. The french toast was delicious and the topping was amazing.


Richard King
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Loved this recipe! The strawberries added a great flavor and the cinnamon-sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch.


MUTAAL KHAN
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This is my new favorite french toast recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Md Sabbir Hossin
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I'm not usually a fan of french toast, but this recipe changed my mind! The strawberries and cinnamon-sugar topping were the perfect combination.


Himal gaming
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This french toast was so easy to make and it turned out amazing! The strawberries were a great addition and the whole family loved it.


David Maximoff
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the strawberries and cinnamon-sugar. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Pamela Reginal
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This overnight strawberry french toast was a hit with my family! The strawberries added a delicious sweetness and the cinnamon-sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.