French Toast Strata

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp margarine or butter, melted
8 (1/2-inch thick) daigaonal slices hearty French Bread (such as sourdough or whole wheat)
4 eggs
4 egg whites
1 3/4 cups skim milk
1 tsp ginger
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
powdered sugar

Spray 12x8-inch (2 quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In small bowl, combine brown sugar and margarine; blend well. Spread misture in bottom of sprayed dish. Arrange bread slices over brown sugar mixture.

In medium bowl, combine eggs, egg whites, milk and ginger; blend well. Pour over bread in baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

Heat oven to 350 F. Uncover baking dish. Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 mintues or until center is puffed and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve immediately with strawberries and powdered sugar.

4 servings.

Serve with a nice glass of orange juice and some turkey bacon. Yummy!