Name: Overnight Strawberry French Toast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
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 -

Ingredients for - Overnight Strawberry French Toast

1. 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread

2. 1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable strawberry cream cheese

3. 4 large eggs

4. 1 cup milk

5. 3/4 cup sugar, divided

6. 1/4 teaspoon salt

7. 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

8. 4 cups fresh strawberries, divided

9. 2 tablespoons amaretto or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

10. 2 tablespoons butter, melted

How to cook deliciously - Overnight Strawberry French Toast

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

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.

3 . Stage

Chop 1 cup strawberries; place in a small bowl. Stir in amaretto or extract and remaining sugar. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

4 . Stage

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.

5 . Stage

Meanwhile, slice remaining strawberries; stir into chilled strawberry mixture. Serve over French toast.