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French Toast Casserole with Strawberries

By Stephanie Gallagher, About.com

French Toast Casserole with Strawberries

French Toast Casserole with Strawberries

Stephanie Gallagher

French Toast Casserole

Looking for a nice breakfast or brunch dish for a special occasion? This French toast casserole fits the bill, because all of the work can be done a day in advance.

The strawberry syrup really makes this baked French toast special.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 16 oz. loaf French bread
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat is okay)
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 16 oz. frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch mixed with 1 Tbsp. water

Preparation:

  1. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Cut French bread into slices that are about a half-inch thick. Arrange in a single layer in prepared baking dish.

  3. Place eggs, milk, cottage cheese, vanilla and cinnamon in a blender. Puree until smooth.

  4. Pour over French bread, turning several times to coat evenly. Cover with foil, and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

  5. Remove French toast casserole from refrigerator and let it come to room temperature. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

  6. Bake French toast, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove cover and continue to bake 15-30 minutes, until browned and set.

  7. To make strawberry sauce: Combine frozen strawberries, sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  8. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add cornstarch and water mixture. Stir and cook until thickened, a minute or two.

Cut French toast into squares and serve topped with strawberry sauce.

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