STRAWBERRY FRENCH TOAST BAKE

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I was ecstatic when the owners of the Morley House in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, graciously shared this fabulous recipe with me. It's so good! -Debbie Dougherty, New Albany, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
16 slices bread, crusts removed
10 eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup
STRAWBERRY SAUCE:
1 jar (18 ounces) strawberry preserves
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

Spread cream cheese over eight slices of bread; top with remaining bread. Cut sandwiches into 1-in. squares; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, cream, butter and syrup; pour into the dish. With a spoon, gently press bread cubes into egg mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving., For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine preserves and strawberries. Cook and stir until preserves are melted. Serve with French toast bake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697 calories, Fat 34g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 348mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.