Strawberry & Banana Stuffed French Toast

makes 8 slices

1 loaf (12 inches) French bread
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup chopped strawberries
1/4 cup chopped banana
2 tablespoons strawberry jam
6 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup milk

Strawberry Sauce (recipe follows)

1. Cut French bread into 8 (11/2-inch) slices. Make pocket in each slice by cutting through top crust, almost to bottom, leaving sides of bread slices intact.
2. Combine cream cheese, strawberries, banana and jam in small bowl to make filling.
3. Place heaping tablespoon of strawberry filling into each pocket. Press back together.
4. Beat eggs and milk in wide shallow bowl. Add bread; let stand to coat, then turn to coat other side.
5. Preheat Rocket™ Grill for 5 minutes.
6. Arrange four bread slices in single layer in Parchment Pouch. Insert Parchment Pouch into Rocket™ Grill. Select “Fresh/Precooked Frozen” on the indicator. Set timer for 2 to 3 minutes and cook until golden brown. Remove Parchment Pouch and keep warm. Repeat with remaining four slices, using new Parchment Pouch.
7. Serve immediately with Strawberry Sauce.

Strawberry Sauce: Combine 1 pint hulled strawberries, 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon strawberry- or orange-flavored liqueur in blender or food processor. Cover; process until strawberries are puréed. Makes 11/2 cups.