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Overnight Strawberry Shortcake French Toast

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated May 8, 2017
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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
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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

  • Step 
    1
    Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In 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.
  • Step 
    3
    In 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.
  • Step 
    4
    In medium bowl, mix strawberries and 1/4 cup of the sugar. Cover; refrigerate.
  • Step 
    5
    Heat oven to 375°F. Uncover baking dish; drizzle sandwiches with melted butter. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Step 
    6
    In 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
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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