"Healthified" Raspberry French Toast Bake
Recipe from Betty Crocker

65% fewer calories, 84% less fat, 84% less sat fat than the original recipe. Check out this skinnier take on a brunch favorite.


Healthified Raspberry French Toast Bake


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 12 servings (1 piece each)
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Ingredients
 
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French Toast
  • 1    loaf (1 lb) soft French bread (about 18 inches long)On Sale
  • 4  ounces  (half 8-oz package) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softenedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  raspberry preservesOn Sale
  • 1  cup  fat-free egg productOn Sale
  • 1  cup  fat-free (skim) milkOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  sugarOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
Sauce
  • 1    bag (10 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic raspberries, thawedOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  sugarOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  cornstarchOn Sale
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Directions
1.
Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cut bread into 24 (3/4-inch-thick) slices. Spread 12 slices with cream cheese. Spread remaining bread slices with preserves; place over cream cheese to make 12 sandwiches. Arrange in baking dish, pressing together if necessary to fit.
2.
In medium bowl, beat egg product, milk, 1 tablespoon sugar and the salt with wire whisk until blended. Pour over bread in dish. Let stand 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3.
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Cover dish with foil; bake 10 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until golden brown.
4.
Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix sauce ingredients until blended. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Boil 30 seconds to 1 minute or just until thickened. Place strainer over medium bowl; pour raspberry mixture into strainer. Press mixture with back of spoon through strainer to remove seeds; discard seeds. Serve sauce over French toast.

Tip:
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): In step 3, uncover and bake 23 to 28 minutes.
Nutrition information
Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 35); Total Fat 4g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 360mg; Total Carbohydrate 39g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 14g); Protein 8g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 8%; Calcium 8%; Iron 10%. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat. Carbohydrate Choices: 2 1/2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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