Freezer French Toast

Recipe Courtesy of Better Homes & Garden

Freezer French Toast
Prep Time    20 minutes
Total Time   40 minutes
Serves 10

I hosted a baby shower for my sister a few years ago and wanted to have some items prepared ahead of time.  At the time, I had a subscription to Better Homes & Garden magazine and decided to give this recipe a try.  I've made it several times since then and it's a winner every time.

1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened

¼ cup dairy sour cream

1 16-oz. loaf French bread

¾ cup orange marmalade

4 eggs

1 cup milk

1 ½ tsp. vanilla

2 ½ cups finely chopped almonds (10 oz)

In medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and sour cream until smooth; set aside. Trim off ends of bread; cut loaf crosswise in 20 slices. Spread half the slices on one side with cream cheese mixture.  Spread remaining slices on one side with orange marmalade. Sandwich slices together; set aside.

In a shallow dish, use a fork to beat eggs, milk and vanilla together. Place half the almonds in another shallow dish. Dip both sides of sandwiches in egg mixture; allow excess to drip off. Coat both sides with almonds.

Place coated sandwiches on baking sheet lined with wax paper; cover and freeze 3 hours or until firm. Transfer to freezer container or bag; seal, label and freeze up to one month.

To serve: Preheat oven to 350. Place frozen French toast on large greased baking sheet. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden and heated through; turning once.  Serve with maple syrup.

Makes 10 servings.