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
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