Charmie's Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

I created this recipe after looking at several similar recipes, and not finding exactly what I wanted. This is easy and delicious!!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2  tablespoons  strawberry preserves
• 2  tablespoons powdered sugar
• 4  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 10 -12  slices  egg bread
•  butter
•  additional powdered sugar
•  sliced strawberry, if desired

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, strawberry preserves and powdered sugar until smooth.
2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and vanilla.
3. Spread cream cheese mixture thickly on one side of one piece of bread. Top with another slice of bread. Cut in half.
4. Melt butter in skillet.
5. Dip both sides of sandwich half in egg mixture and fry in melted butter until golden brown on both sides.
6. Place on serving dish and sprinkle with additional powdered sugar.
7. Garnish with sliced strawberries.
8. You can also serve with maple syrup and whipped cream, if desired.