Toasted Cinnamon-Sugar "Bruschetta" with Roasted Strawberries

[Sincerely-Food-Chef]

Ingredients

• 2 (16 oz) pkg strawberries
• 8 slices whole grain bread
• brown sugar
• butter, unsalted
• cinnamon, ground
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Set butter on the counter to soften.
   • ¼ cup butter, unsalted
2. Preheat oven to 450°F.
3. Wash, dry, trim, and halve strawberries; transfer to a baking dish. Drizzle with vanilla and sprinkle with sugar.
   • 2 (16 oz) pkg strawberries
   • 2 tsp vanilla extract
   • 3 tbsp brown sugar
4. Place dish in the oven (it doesn't have to be fully heated) and bake until strawberries are soft and starting to release their juices, 10-15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
   • ¼ cup brown sugar
   • 2 tsp cinnamon, ground
6. Place bread slices on a large baking sheet pan; spread with softened butter and sprinkle with half of the cinnamon-sugar. Set remaining cinnamon-sugar aside.
   • 8 slices whole grain bread
7. Place bread in the oven and bake until toasted and bubbling, about 5 minutes; remove from oven.
8. Remove strawberries from the oven and gently crush with a potato masher or fork. Set aside to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
9. To serve, divide toast between plates and top with strawberries. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar and enjoy!