Streusel French Toast
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Crushed shredded wheat biscuits add lightly crunchy topping to this make-ahead, nutrition-packed breakfast. The fresh strawberry topping makes it even more special.


Streusel French Toast


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  •     Nonstick cooking sprayOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 3 eggs, slightly beatenOn Sale
  • 1  cup  evaporated fat-free milkOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  sugarOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  vanillaOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  ground cinnamonOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground nutmegOn Sale
  • 6  1-inch slices  Italian bread (3 to 4 inches in diameter)On Sale
  • 1  large  shredded wheat biscuit, crushed (2/3 cup)On Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  butter or margarine, meltedOn Sale
  • 2  cups  sliced strawberriesOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  sugar, or sugar substitute equal to 3 tablespoons sugarOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  ground cinnamonOn Sale
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Directions
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Spray a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside. In a medium bowl beat together the egg product or eggs, evaporated milk, 3 tablespoons sugar, vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. Arrange the bread slices in a single layer in prepared baking dish. Pour egg mixture evenly over slices. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours, turning bread slices once with a wide spatula.
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Combine crushed biscuit and melted butter or margarine; sprinkle evenly over the bread slices. Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degree F oven about 30 minutes until lightly browned.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the strawberries, 3 tablespoons sugar or sugar substitute, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Serve with French toast. Makes 6 servings.

Note
Using sugar substitute option: 220 calories and 35 g carbohydrates
Nutrition information
Calories 244, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 48%, Calcium 15%, Iron 14%. Exchanges: Fruit .5, Starch 2, Milk .5, Lean Meat .5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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