Lorilyn’s Baked Strawberry French Toast

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13
Lorilyn's Baked Strawberry French Toast Recipe for Breakfast
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 loaf bread , cut into 1-inch cubes ( buttermilk or potato recommended )
4 cups strawberries , quartered ( fresh or frozen )
1 package cream cheese , cut into 1/2-inch cubes
7 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons almond extract
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 loaf French bread , sliced into 1-inch thick slices
1/2 cup butter , melted
1 cup brown sugar , packed
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 cup pecans , chopped
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
16 ounces frozen strawberries , thawed and quartered
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
460
Sugar
42g
Fat
28g
Lorilyn's Baked Strawberry French Toast is a sweet and creamy breakfast dish that is perfect for a large family or group. It is prepared by tossing cubes of bread and fresh strawberries with cream cheese, and coating in an egg and milk mixture. The bread mixture is then topped with a mixture of melted butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and chopped pecans and chilled overnight before baking. The end result is a delicious, golden-brown breakfast that is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, toss cubed bread and quartered strawberries together.
2.Add cream cheese cubes and stir to combine.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, half-and-half, almond extract, nutmeg and cinnamon.
4.Pour egg mixture over the bread mixture and stir to coat evenly.
5.Transfer the mixture to a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
6.In a separate bowl, mix together melted butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and chopped pecans.
7.Spread this mixture over the bread mixture.
8.Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
9.Preheat oven to 350°F.
10.Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and the center is set.
11.Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

PROS

This dish is perfect for a large group as it can be prepared the night before and simply warmed up in the morning.

It is also a great way to use up leftover bread.

The combination of cream cheese and strawberries creates a sweet and creamy texture.

This dish is also very easy to customize according to personal preferences.

CONS

This dish is not suitable for those with nut allergies.

It is also high in calories and sugar, so should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dish is not particularly healthy, it does contain a good amount of protein from the eggs and milk.
Strawberries are high in vitamin C and antioxidants, which are important for overall health.
Consuming nuts in moderation has been linked to reduced risk of heart disease and improved cholesterol levels.

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