Berries and Cream French Toast
Serves 8.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf french bread, sliced into 8 slices
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 3 Tbsp jam/preserves of your choice
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- optional: powdered sugar or syrup
Instructions
- Cut a pocket into each slice of bread by cutting from the top crust side, almost to the bottom crust. Be careful not to slice completely through bread.
- In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, preserves and brown sugar.
- Spoon about one tablespoon of mixture into each pocket.
- In another small bowl, beat eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon until well combined.
- Dip stuffed bread slices in egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
- Spray griddle or skillet with non stick spray.
- Cook bread slices over medium heat until golden brown, turning once, about 2 minutes per side.
- Lightly garnish each slice with powdered sugar or maple syrup.