Ingredients for Cream Cheese French Toast Bake
- 1 loaf (about 1 pound) French bread
- Cream Cheese With Pineapple
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Ground Cinnamon
- Fresh Strawberries
- 1 tablespoon Amaretto liqueur
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
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How to Make Cream Cheese French Toast Bake
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice 1 loaf (about 1 pound) of French bread into 24 slices.
- Spray a 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of softened cream cheese onto each of 12 bread slices.
- Top with the remaining 12 bread slices to create 12 sandwiches.
- Arrange the sandwiches in the prepared baking dish to cover the bottom.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 2 cups milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread in the baking dish.
- Let the bread soak in the egg mixture for 5 minutes.
- Gently flip the sandwiches.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- While the French toast bakes (step 16 onwards), prepare the strawberry topping:
- Chop 1 cup fresh strawberries.
- Refrigerate the remaining strawberries for another use.
- In a non-metal bowl, gently combine the chopped strawberries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon of Amaretto liqueur.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Before baking, remove the French toast from the refrigerator.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons melted butter over the bread in the dish.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, slice the remaining strawberries and gently stir them into the chilled strawberry mixture.
- Serve the warm French toast immediately, topped with the delicious strawberry topping.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
27 g
Sugar
119g
Fat
24g
Carbs
24g
