Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast

(Courtesy of Mr Food)

Ingredients:
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. confectioners' sugar
2 Tbsp. strawberry preserves
8 slices country white bread
2 eggs
1/2 c. half-and-half
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) butter or margarine

Directions:
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and confectioners' sugar; mix well, then stir in preserves.  Spread equally over 4 bread slices.  Top with remaining bread slices, forming sandwiches.

In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, half-and-half and granulated sugar until well-combined.

In a large skillet, melt 2 Tbsp. butter over medium heat.  Dip each sandwich into egg mixture, completely coating both sides.  Cook 2 sandwiches at a time for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.  Melt remaining 2 Tbsp. butter in skillet and cook remaining 2 sandwiches.  Slice each in half diagonally and serve.

http://www.mrfood.com/Pancake-and-Waffle-Recipes/Strawberry-Cheesecake-French-Toast