Strawberry Lemonade French Toast

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar; heat to boiling. Pour into 9x13 glass baking dish.

Step 2

Remove 1" from each end of French bread loaf; slice into 24 equal slices.

Step 3

Beat eggs with milk and heavy whipping cream until smooth.

Step 4

Using tongs, quickly dip 12 slices of bread into egg mixture, arrange in a single layer over brown sugar mixture.

Step 5

Spread cream cheese evenly over bread slices in pan.

Step 6

Spread 12T strawberry jam over cream cheese.

Step 7

Dip remaining bread slices in egg mixture; arrange over jam layer.

Step 8

Slowly pour remaining egg mixture over bread slices.

Step 9

Combine 2T sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over French bread.

Step 10

Refrigerate covered for several hours or overnight.

Step 11

Bake uncovered in a preheated 350° oven until browned (30-40 minutes).

Step 12

Meanwhile, combine sliced strawberries in 1/4 cup sugar.

Step 13

In pitcher, combine lemonade powder with water until smooth.

Step 14

In small saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups lemonade mixture with cornstarch.

Step 15

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minutes.

Step 16

To serve: Stir strawberries and juice into lemonade mixture. With spatula, remove each serving onto a dinner plate. Top with strawberry-lemonade mixture, dividing evenly.