Instructions: Lightly coat 9 inch-square baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.

In large bowl, combine bread and strawberries, tossing to combine. Arrange in baking pan; set aside.

In medium bowl, whisk together half-and-half, eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt until well-blended; pour over bread mixture.

Let stand 10 minutes, pushing bread down into egg mixture occasionally.

Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until top is golden brown and knife inserted into center comes out clean.

Serve warm with caramel sauce; garnish with whipped cream and whole strawberries, if desired.

Note: To make 2 cups sweetened whipped cream, in mixer bowl beat together 1 cup whipping cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (if desired), until soft peaks form.

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