French Toast
1 stick butter
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbsp. corn syrup
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup lemon curd
10 slices bread
6 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup half & half
Berry Sauce
1 cup strawberries, quartered
1 cup raspberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
French Toast
1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 stick butter, 2/3 c. sugar, 2 Tbsp. corn syrup, and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice.
2. Heat, stirring, until butter is completely melted. Pour mixture into greased 9x13 inch pan.
3. In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and lemon curd and mix until smooth and creamy.
4. Spread mixture evenly over 5 pieces of bread; top each with another piece of bread and place in a single layer in the pan. (*Cut bread as necessary to fit)
5. In a separate mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, and half & half. Whisk until smooth. Pour mixture over bread in pan.
6. Cover and refrigerate overnight (optional) or bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes.
7. Remove from oven; dust with powdered sugar and top with fresh berries. Drizzle with berry sauce as desired.
Berry Sauce
1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Heat on medium heat, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
2. Use an immersion blender or transfer mixture to a separate blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
3. Serve warm over French Toast Casserole.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Berry French Toast Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g
31%
Saturated Fat 11g
55%
Cholesterol 132mg
44%
Sodium 327mg
14%
Potassium 195mg
6%
Total Carbohydrates 40g
13%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 27g
Protein 8g
16%
Vitamin A
14.5%
Vitamin C
16.8%
Calcium
11.4%
Iron
7.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.