Make Ahead Stuffed French Toast
Courtesy of The incredible edible egg™ 8 Servings • 20 Min. Prep Time • 45 Min. Cook Time • 1 Hr. Chill Time| Ingredients |
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| 30-36 thin French bread or baguette slices,1/2-in. slices (12-oz.) |
| 4 oz. cream cheese, softened |
| 1 c. strawberry preserves |
| 8 eggs |
| 1-1/2 c. milk |
| 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, undrained |
| 1/4 c. orange juice |
| 2 tsp. freshly grated orange peel |
| 1 tsp. vanilla |
| 1/2 tsp. salt |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Spread 1/2 of the bread slices with cream cheese and strawberry preserves and top with remaining bread slices to make little sandwiches. Arrange sandwiches in greased 13 x 9-in. glass baking dish.
3. Whisk eggs in medium bowl until foamy. Stir in milk, pineapple, orange juice, orange peel, vanilla and salt. Slowly pour egg mixture over bread; press bread into egg mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 1hr. or overnight.
4. Bake in center of 350°F oven until puffed, golden and knife inserted near centers comes out clean, about 45 to 50 min.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 389; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 205mg; Total Carbs: 59g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 14g; Sodium: 560mg;