Baked French Toast with Strawberry-Rhubarb Sauce

Health score
9%
Baked French Toast with Strawberry-Rhubarb Sauce
505 min.
18
253kcal

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Start your day on a delicious note with our Baked French Toast with Strawberry-Rhubarb Sauce! This delightful morning meal is perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy family breakfast. Imagine sinking your teeth into golden-brown slices of French toast, each one soaked in a rich, creamy egg mixture that’s been infused with a hint of vanilla and a touch of sweetness. The best part? You can prepare it the night before, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you sleep.

But the real star of this dish is the vibrant strawberry-rhubarb sauce. The combination of juicy strawberries and tart rhubarb creates a luscious topping that elevates the French toast to a whole new level. As the sauce simmers on the stove, the sweet and tangy aromas will fill your kitchen, making it impossible to resist. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a sauce that’s not only delicious but also adds a pop of color to your plate.

Whether you’re hosting a brunch for friends or simply treating your family to a special breakfast, this Baked French Toast with Strawberry-Rhubarb Sauce is sure to impress. With 18 servings, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd, and at just 253 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a memorable morning meal that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 cups milk 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  •  eggs 
  • 18 slices bread french ()
  • cups strawberries whole
  • 1.3 lb rhubarb 
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • box strawberry gelatin (4-serving size)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Generously grease 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat flour, milk, sugar, vanilla, salt and eggs with wire whisk until smooth.
  2. Arrange bread slices to fit in single layer in pan.
  3. Pour egg mixture over bread slices; turn to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  4. Heat oven to 450°F. Uncover; bake 10 to 13 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat strawberries, rhubarb and water to boiling. Boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Boil 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly.
  6. Serve warm sauce with French toast.

Nutrition Facts

Calories253kcal
Protein16.6%
Fat13.25%
Carbs70.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.59
Glycemic Load
28.83
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.570000150929%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.27mg
Petunidin
0.02mg
Delphinidin
0.05mg
Pelargonidin
3.98mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
1.23mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.24mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.23mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:252.95kcal
12.65%
Fat:3.75g
5.76%
Saturated Fat:1.2g
7.51%
Carbohydrates:44.63g
14.88%
Net Carbohydrates:42.2g
15.35%
Sugar:9.89g
10.99%
Cholesterol:57mg
19%
Sodium:469.95mg
20.43%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.03%
100%
Protein:10.56g
21.13%
Selenium:25.12µg
35.89%
Vitamin B1:0.51mg
33.97%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.62%
Folate:98.3µg
24.58%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.61%
Vitamin B3:3.49mg
17.43%
Iron:3.07mg
17.04%
Vitamin C:12.1mg
14.66%
Phosphorus:135.74mg
13.57%
Vitamin K:10.76µg
10.25%
Calcium:98.79mg
9.88%
Fiber:2.43g
9.71%
Magnesium:31.71mg
7.93%
Potassium:251.1mg
7.17%
Zinc:1.02mg
6.8%
Copper:0.13mg
6.71%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.15%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.79%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
4.01%
Vitamin D:0.52µg
3.45%
Vitamin A:148.33IU
2.97%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.92%