OVERNIGHT STRAWBERRY FRENCH TOAST

Overnight Strawberry French Toast image

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

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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.