30-36French Bread Slices or Baguettes1/2 Inch Slices
4ozCream CheeseSoftened
1CupStrawberry Preserves
8Eggs
1 1/2CupsMilk
1 8ozCan Crushed PineappleUndrained
1/4CupOrange Juice
2TspFreshly Grated Orange Peel
1TspVanilla
1/2TspSalt
Instructions
Heat oven to 350°F.
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.
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.
Bake in center of 350°F oven until puffed, golden and knife inserted near centers comes out clean, about 45 to 50 minutes.