Stuffed French Toast with Grand Marnier Fruit SauceT

Directions

Make a horizontal pocket in each bread slice; set aside.

Combine cream cheese, sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon, stirring well.

Spoon about 1½ tablespoons mixture into each bread slice, spreading evenly.

Place 8 slices in a buttered 13 x 9-inch baking dish and 4 slices in a buttered 8-inch square baking dish.

Combine eggs, half-and-half and milk; beat well. Pour over bread, turning slices to coat evenly.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) F for 35 minutes or until golden.

Serve immediately with Grand Marnier Fruit Sauce.

For the Grand Marnier Fruit Sauce:

Combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan; add butter, stirring until smooth.

Add Grand Marnier and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.

Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Add strawberries; cook 1 minute.