Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast

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Submitted by: Kris Coburn from Dansville, NY

1/2 c. cream cheese, softened
2 T. powdered sugar
2 T. strawberry preserves
8 slices country white bread
2 eggs
1/2 c. half-and-half
2 T. sugar
4 T. butter, divided

Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar in a small bowl; mix well. Stir in preserves. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over slices to form sandwiches. Whisk together eggs, half-and-half and sugar in a medium bowl; set aside. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip each sandwich into egg mixture, completely covering both sides. Cook 2 sandwiches at a time for one to 2 minutes per side, or until golden. Melt remaining butter and cook remaining sandwiches as instructed. Makes 4 servings.

Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar in a small bowl; mix well. Stir in preserves. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over slices to form sandwiches. Whisk together eggs, half-and-half and sugar in a medium bowl; set aside. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip each sandwich into egg mixture, completely covering both sides. Cook 2 sandwiches at a time for one to 2 minutes per side, or until golden. Melt remaining butter and cook remaining sandwiches as instructed. Makes 4 servings.