Strawberry-Eggnog French Toast Casserole

Worried about what to serve the entire family for breakfast for the holidays? Look no further than right here! This delicious dish tastes like a fancy bread pudding, and is GLUTEN FREE!!! Let's dive right in!

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Ingredients

1 Cup Strawberry Preserves

3 Udi's French Bread Baguette, cut into cubes

1 8oz package of Neufchatel Cheese

4 Large Eggs

2 Cups Eggnog

1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar

Instructions

1. Lightly butter a 13X9 baking dish

2. Microwave strawberry preserves until fluid enough to drizzle- set aside

3. Spread half the bread cubes in a single layer on the bottom of the prepared pan

4. Evenly distribute Neufchatel Cheese cubes over the bread

5. Drizzle warmed preserves evenly over the Neufchatel

6. Distribute remaining bread over the the top

7. Whisk together eggs, eggnog, cinnamon, and vanilla. Pour evenly over casserole

8. Sprinkle brown sugar on top of the casserole evenly

9. Seal tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours

10. Preheat oven to 425 degrees

11. Remove casserole from refrigerator and cover with foil

12. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and back uncovered for 10 minutes. If the bread is browning, replace foil loosely and continue baking for 5 more minutes, otherwise bake uncovered

13. Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving

14. ENJOY!

Specs

Yield: 10 - 12 servings; 50 Minutes

Calories: 304

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