The flavors of classic strawberry shortcake and cream cheese-stuffed French toast come together in this amazing make-ahead brunch casserole that’s perfect for any occasion.
Overnight Strawberry Shortcake French Toast
- Prep Time 30 min
- Total 5 hr 10 min
- Ingredients 8
- Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 loaf (1 lb) French bread, cut into 24 (3/4-inch-thick) slices
- 5 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1 package (1 lb) fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
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Step1Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
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Step2In small bowl, mix cream cheese and 1/4 cup of the sugar. Spread generous 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture on each of 12 bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices to make 12 sandwiches. Place sandwiches in baking dish to cover bottom of pan; press in lightly to fit.
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Step3In large bowl, beat eggs with whisk. Add half-and-half and 1/4 cup of the sugar; beat well. Pour over sandwiches in baking dish. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 12 hours.
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Step4In medium bowl, mix strawberries and 1/4 cup of the sugar. Cover; refrigerate.
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Step5Heat oven to 375°F. Uncover baking dish; drizzle sandwiches with melted butter. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
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Step6In medium bowl, beat whipping cream and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar until soft peaks form. Serve French toast with berry topping and whipped cream.
Nutrition
420
Calories
26g
Total Fat
9g
Protein
38g
Total Carbohydrate
20g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 420
- Calories from Fat
- 230
- Total Fat
- 26g
- 40%
- Saturated Fat
- 15g
- 74%
- Trans Fat
- 1g
- Cholesterol
- 155mg
- 52%
- Sodium
- 290mg
- 12%
- Potassium
- 210mg
- 6%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 38g
- 13%
- Dietary Fiber
- 1g
- 6%
- Sugars
- 20g
- Protein
- 9g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 20%
- 20%
- Vitamin C
- 20%
- 20%
- Calcium
- 10%
- 10%
- Iron
- 8%
- 8%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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