Indulge in a tropical breakfast treat with this pineapple stuffed French toast recipe. Creamy and sweet filling made with cream cheese, pineapple chunks, and a hint of cinnamon all sandwiched between soft, golden brown French toast slices. A perfect blend of flavors to start your day on a delightful note.
Ingredients
- 8 slices of thick-cut bread
- 1 can of pineapple chunks, drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 eggs
- Butter for cooking
- Maple syrup for serving
Directions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the drained pineapple chunks, softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on four slices of bread and top with the remaining slices to make four sandwiches.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well blended.
- Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, making sure both sides are coated.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the sandwiches until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve the pineapple stuffed French toast warm with a drizzle of maple syrup on top.
