Baked French Toast

 

Yield:

Serves 6 (serving size: 3 toast slices, 1/2 cup strawberries, 4 teaspoons syrup, and 1 teaspoon powdered sugar)

 

Ingredients

18 (1/2-ounce) slices diagonally cut French bread (about 1 inch thick)

2 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 large eggs

1 large egg white

Cooking spray

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3 cups sliced strawberries

1/2 cup pure maple syrup

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Place bread slices in a single layer in 2 (13 x 9-inch) glass or ceramic baking dishes.
3. Combine milk and next 3 ingredients (through egg white), stirring well with a whisk. Pour milk mixture over bread, turning slices until milk mixture is absorbed. Transfer bread slices to 2 large baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
4. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until browned and puffed, turning halfway through cooking time. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
5. Place 3 French toast slices on each of 6 plates. Top with strawberries, syrup, and powdered sugar.
Lighten Up
A friendlier French Toast
My lighter version uses 2% reduced-fat milk rather than heavy cream in the egg mixture--this small change saves 250 calories and 48 grams of fat per serving