Description
Stuffed French Toast is a delightful breakfast dish that transforms your morning routine into a cozy culinary experience. Imagine sinking your teeth into thick slices of golden-brown brioche or challah, filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture and fresh berries. Each bite delivers creamy goodness topped with warm maple syrup and a light dusting of powdered sugar. This recipe is not only simple to prepare but also versatile, allowing you to customize the filling according to your taste. Whether it’s a lazy weekend brunch or a special occasion, this Stuffed French Toast will surely impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 8 slices thick brioche or challah
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries or blueberries)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Butter (for cooking)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cinnamon.
- Spread cream cheese filling between two slices of bread to form sandwiches.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Cook sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with fresh berries and maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: - Use day-old brioche or challah for the best texture. - Experiment with fillings like Nutella or peanut butter for variety. - For extra sweetness, top with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.