Make-Ahead French Toast With Strawberry Sauce

• 1 loaf challah (16-ounce loaf) or 1 loaf French bread, cubed (16-ounce loaf)
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into pieces
• 6 large eggs
• 4 cups half-and-half
• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 (10 ounce) jar strawberry preserves

1. Arrange half of the challah bread (or French bread) in a lightly greased 13-x9-inch pan. Sprinkle with cheese pieces, and top with remaining bread.
2. Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients; pour over bread mixture, pressing bread cubes to absorb egg mixture. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.
3. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 more minutes.
4. Heat sliced strawberries and strawberry preserves in a saucepan over low heat, and serve over toast.

bread, cream cheese, eggs, butter, maple syrup, fresh strawberries, strawberry preserves

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/make-ahead-french-toast-with-strawberry-sauce-166990 (may not work)