FRENCH TOAST WITH STRAWBERRY SAUCE

By gaster16

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz.) challah bread loaf cubed
• 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese
• cut into pieces
• 6 large eggs
• 4 cups half and half
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine melted
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
• 1 (10 oz.) jar strawberry preserves

Preparation

Step 1

Arrange half of challah bread in a lightly greased 13 x 9” pan. Sprinkle with cheese pieces, and top with remaining bread. Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients, pour over bread mixture, pressing bread cubes to absorb egg mixture. Cover and chill 8 hours. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes more. Heat sliced strawberries and strawberry preserves in a saucepan over low heat, and serve over toast.