Strawberry French Toast

Something I make for special occasions. A real breakfast treat.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
• 1  tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 8  slices  bread
• 3  cups strawberries, sliced
• 3  eggs, beaten
• 2  tablespoons milk
• 4  tablespoons butter, divided
•  sifted powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

1. Add the first 4 ingredients to a bowl; stir until mixture is smooth.
2. Spread one side of each slice of bread with the cream cheese mixture.
3. On 4 slices of bread (over the cream cheese), place sliced strawberries evenly.
4. Top with remaining bread slices, cream cheese side facing down (should make a sandwich); press gently.
5. In a shallow bowl, add the eggs and milk; stir to mix.
6. In a large nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter.
7. Dip sandwiches into the egg mixture, making sure to coat each side.
8. Place soaked sandwich in skillet and cook until browned on each side; repeat process with each sandwich, adding 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet before each sandwich is cooked.
9. Right before serving, slice each sandwich diagonally, sprinkle with sifted powder sugar.
10. Note: keep sandwiches warm on a greased baking sheet in a 200 degree oven while finishing cooking the other sandwiches.