JAZZED-UP FRENCH TOAST STICKS

Jazzed-Up French Toast Sticks image

Store-bought French toast sticks are spread with strawberry cream cheese to make this fast breakfast fare. Anna Free of Bradner, Ohio serves the "stuffed" French toast with a citrusy fruit puree instead of regular syrup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 ounces spreadable strawberry cream cheese
12 French toast sticks
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mixed fruit
1 tablespoon orange juice
Sliced fresh strawberries, optional

Steps:

Spread cream cheese over six French toast sticks, about 1 tablespoon on each; top with remaining sticks. Place in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. , Bake at 400° for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine mixed fruit and orange juice; cover and process until smooth. Serve with French toast sticks. Garnish with strawberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.