Stuffed French Toast

Submitted by lazyme

"This is an easy and rich French toast recipe from the Brunswick Manor, B&B, Brunswick, GA. I usually keep these warm in the oven until they are all made and serve them at once."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 slices French bread, 1-inch thick
• 3⁄4 cup peach preserves
• 6 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature
• 6 large eggs
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, packed, golden
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• maple syrup

directions

1. Cut each bread slice horizontally to within 1-inch of edge (do not cut all the way through).
2. Fill each with about 2 tablespoons jam and 1 tablespoon cream cheese.
3. Whisk eggs, milk, and flour in medium bowl to blend.
4. Stir breadcrumbs, sugar and cinnamon in another medium bowl.
5. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
6. Brush with oil.
7. Working in batches, dip each bread slice into egg mixture, then into breadcrumb mixture, coating completely.
8. Cook until golden, brushing skillet with oil between batches, about 2 minutes per side.
9. Divide French toast among 6 plates.
10. Pass maple syrup separately.

Reviews

[Chef Crystal Cooks]

My company and I really enjoyed these for breakfast this morning. I added some mashed strawberries mixed with sugar to the cream cheese. Made for a really delicious breakfast that was enjoyed to the last bite by all!