Make-Ahead French Toast With Strawberry Sauce

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Make-Ahead French Toast With Strawberry Sauce for a perfect brunch

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hour 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 loaf challah or 1 loaf French bread , cubed ( 16-ounce loaf )
	1 package cream cheese , cut into pieces
	6 large eggs
	4 cups half-and-half
	1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine , softened
	1/4 cup maple syrup
	2 cups fresh strawberries , sliced
	1 jar strawberry preserves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

663

Sugar

28g

Fat

38g

This Make-Ahead French Toast With Strawberry Sauce is a delicious and easy breakfast recipe that can be made the night before and baked in the morning for a hassle-free brunch. The cream cheese in the recipe makes the French toast rich and creamy, while the homemade strawberry sauce adds a fresh and fruity flavor that complements the sweetness of the French toast perfectly. This dish is perfect for special occasions or lazy weekends when you want to indulge in a decadent breakfast without spending hours in the kitchen.

Instructions

1.	Grease a 9x13 inch dish and place the cubed bread in it.
2.	In a mixing bowl, whisk together cream cheese, eggs, half-and-half, butter, and maple syrup until well combined.
3.	Pour the mixture over the bread, making sure to cover all the bread evenly. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes.
5.	While the French toast is baking, prepare the strawberry sauce. Combine fresh strawberries and strawberry preserves in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until the strawberries are soft, stirring occasionally.
6.	Serve the French toast hot with the strawberry sauce on top.

PROS

This French toast can be made ahead of time, which saves time in the morning.

It is also a crowd-pleaser and perfect for brunch parties.

The strawberry sauce is a delicious addition and adds a burst of flavor to the dish.

CONS

This French toast is high in calories and fat due to the use of cream cheese, half-and-half, and butter.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This French toast does not have many health benefits, but the strawberries in the sauce are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C.
Strawberries have been linked to improving heart health, reducing inflammation, and boosting immunity.