Make Ahead Stuffed French Toast

Steps

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Spread 1/2 of the bread slices with cream cheese and strawberry preserves and top with remaining bread slices to make little sandwiches. Arrange sandwiches in greased 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish.

3. 3

   Whisk eggs in medium bowl until foamy. Stir in milk, pineapple, orange juice, orange peel, vanilla and salt. Slowly pour egg mixture over bread; press bread into egg mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.

4. 4

   Bake in center of 350°F oven until puffed, golden and knife inserted near centers comes out clean, about 45 to 50 minutes.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with powdered sugar.