LIGHT FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH PEACHES

Light French Toast Casserole With Peaches image

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (1 lb) bags frozen peach slices (unsweetened, not in syrup)
1/2 cup sugar substitute (Splenda)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
16 ounces whole grain cinnamon-raisin bread (Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain with Cinnamon and Raisins)
1 1/2 cups egg substitute (Eggbeaters)
1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

Combine the frozen peaches, 1/2 cup water, Splenda and cornstarch in a saucepan and cook over low to medium heat, stirring often, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Lightly coat a 9X13 inch baking dish with cooking spray (Pam).
Put half the peach sauce in a storage container and refrigerate it.
Cover the bottom of the baking dish with the other half and scatter the bread cubes on top.
In a medium bowl, whisk the Egg Beaters,milk,vanilla and cinnamon.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes evenly.
Tamp down the bread cubes with a spatula to thoroughly soak each piece in the egg mixture.
Cover the baking dish with foil and refrigerate overnight.
The next morning, slide the dish into a cold oven with the foil on; turn oven on to 350 degrees.
After baking for 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for 20 more minutes.
While the casserole is baking. warm up the other half of the peach sauce in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stove.
Let the casserole stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Top each serving with a generous spoonful of warm peach sauce and serve.