Cream Cheese French Toast Bake with Strawberry Topping

Health score
9%
Cream Cheese French Toast Bake with Strawberry Topping
540 min.
6
516kcal

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Indulge in a delightful morning treat with our Cream Cheese French Toast Bake with Strawberry Topping! This scrumptious dish is perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy family breakfast, combining the rich flavors of pineapple cream cheese and fresh strawberries for a truly unforgettable experience. Imagine waking up to the warm aroma of cinnamon and vanilla wafting through your kitchen, as this baked delight fills your home with comfort and joy.

What sets this recipe apart is its effortless preparation. With just a few simple steps, you can create a stunning centerpiece for your breakfast table that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. The creamy filling nestled between layers of fluffy French bread soaks up a luscious egg mixture, resulting in a perfectly baked dish that is both decadent and satisfying.

Top it all off with a vibrant strawberry and blueberry mixture, and you have a dish that not only tastes amazing but also looks beautiful. Whether you're hosting a brunch or simply treating yourself to a special breakfast, this Cream Cheese French Toast Bake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. So gather your ingredients, and let’s make mornings a little sweeter!

Ingredients

  • oz approx cream cheese spread 
  • lb bread french cut into 24 (3/4-inch-thick) slices ( 18 inches long)
  •  eggs 
  • cup milk 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • cups strawberries fresh
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons amaretto 
  • cup blueberries fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Spread about 1 tablespoon cream cheese on each of 12 bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices to make 12 sandwiches.
  3. Place sandwiches in baking dish to cover bottom of pan.
  4. In medium bowl, beat eggs.
  5. Add milk, 1/4 cup sugar, the salt and cinnamon; beat well.
  6. Pour over sandwiches in baking dish.
  7. Let stand at room temperature 5 minutes. Turn sandwiches over. Cover; refrigerate about 8 hours or overnight.
  8. Chop 1 cup of the strawberries. (Refrigerate remaining berries.) In nonmetal bowl, gently stir together chopped strawberries, 1/4 cup sugar and the amaretto. Cover; refrigerate about 8 hours or overnight.
  9. Heat oven to 400°F. Uncover baking dish; drizzle sandwiches with melted butter.
  10. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Meanwhile, slice remaining strawberries and add with blueberries to chilled strawberry mixture; mix lightly.
  12. Serve French toast with berry topping.

Nutrition Facts

Calories516kcal
Protein12.66%
Fat31.95%
Carbs55.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
57.28
Glycemic Load
45.43
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
19.079565214074%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.3mg
Petunidin
7.86mg
Delphinidin
8.96mg
Malvidin
16.68mg
Pelargonidin
17.89mg
Peonidin
5.04mg
Catechin
3.54mg
Epigallocatechin
0.72mg
Epicatechin
0.46mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Naringenin
0.19mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.77mg
Myricetin
0.35mg
Quercetin
2.69mg
Gallocatechin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:516.14kcal
25.81%
Fat:18.24g
28.05%
Saturated Fat:8.14g
50.89%
Carbohydrates:71.12g
23.71%
Net Carbohydrates:67.38g
24.5%
Sugar:30.95g
34.39%
Cholesterol:137.44mg
45.81%
Sodium:830.04mg
36.09%
Alcohol:1.3g
100%
Alcohol %:0.54%
100%
Protein:16.25g
32.51%
Vitamin C:44.74mg
54.23%
Selenium:31.83µg
45.47%
Vitamin B1:0.6mg
39.89%
Manganese:0.78mg
39.15%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
32.03%
Folate:125.58µg
31.4%
Iron:3.85mg
21.4%
Vitamin B3:4.1mg
20.49%
Phosphorus:200.2mg
20.02%
Calcium:166.63mg
16.66%
Vitamin A:772.51IU
15.45%
Fiber:3.74g
14.96%
Magnesium:43.77mg
10.94%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.14%
Zinc:1.48mg
9.84%
Vitamin B5:0.98mg
9.79%
Copper:0.19mg
9.43%
Potassium:323.26mg
9.24%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.09%
Vitamin D:1.03µg
6.89%
Vitamin K:7.11µg
6.77%
Vitamin E:0.98mg
6.55%