Chocolate Surprise French Toast Pockets

Submitted by Mia Bella

"For those who love chocolate anytime of day. My kids love these! Cooking time includes prep. time. (Note: 1 tablespoon of orange liquer can be mixed into egg mixture if desired)."

 

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

ingredients

• 6 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
• 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3 eggs
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 cup maple syrup

directions

1. Cut a pocket horizontally in each slice of bread through the top of crust.
2. Fill each bread slice with chocolate chips. Make batter by mixing eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon,liqueur(optional) and nutmeg in a shallow dish.
3. One at a time, carefully dip the filled bread slices into the egg mixture to coat both sides.
4. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Cook the slices on the hot pan until golden brown on both sides, using more butter as needed.
5. Transfer 2 slices to each plate, dust with powdered sugar before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup.