Ingredients

• 1 Loaf French Bread
• 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 3 Tablespoons Strawberry Preserves (plus more for syrup)
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1. Place softened cream cheese and 3 tablespoons preserves in mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until well combined and creamy. Set aside.
2. Cut french bread into six 1 1/2 inch to 2 inch slices. Reserve end pieces for another use. Cut a pocket into the side of each slice, being careful not to go all the way to the bottom.
3. Stuff each pocket with cream cheese mixture.
4. Spray 9 x 13 dish with cooking spray. Arrange slices flat in dish.
5. In bowl beat together eggs, milk, and vanilla until well blended. Pour over tops of bread in baking dish. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
6. Remove cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Serve with Strawberry Syrup
To make Syrup
8. Place 1 cup strawberry preserves in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring in between each, until melted and pourable consistency. Serve warm over warm stuffed french toast.
MAKE THIS SUGAR FREE - by using sugar free preserves!