Rise-and-Shine Bake | Cooking Professionally

Ingredients

• ***For the macerated strawberries:***
• 1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• ***For the casserole:***
• 1 loaf challah or brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 8 ounces cream cheese, cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 cup strawberry jam, divided
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• powdered sugar, to taste, for serving