Crunch-Topped French Toast

Ingredients
   Nonstick cooking spray 
1  cup evaporated fat-free milk
3/4  cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 3 slightly beaten eggs
3  tablespoons sugar
2  teaspoons vanilla
1/2  teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4  teaspoon ground nutmeg
6  1-inch slices Italian bread (3 to 4 inches in diameter)
1  large shredded wheat biscuit, crushed (2/3 cup)
1  tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
2  cups sliced strawberries
3  tablespoons sugar
1/2  teaspoon ground cinnamon


Directions
1. Lightly coat a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. In a medium bowl beat together the evaporated milk, egg product, 3 tablespoons sugar, vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. Arrange the bread slices in a single layer in prepared baking dish. Pour egg product mixture evenly over slices. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours, turning bread slices once with a wide spatula. 

2. Combine crushed shredded wheat biscuit and melted butter; sprinkle evenly over the bread slices. Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degree F oven about 30 minutes or until light brown. 

3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl toss together strawberries, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Serve with French toast. Makes 6 servings.  

Source:  Better Homes & Gardens