Indulge in this rich and flavorful stuffed French toast recipe that is sure to impress your family and friends. With a creamy filling sandwiched between two slices of thick bread and topped with warm syrup, this dish is a breakfast favorite.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of thick white bread
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter
- Maple syrup for serving
Directions
- Spread cream cheese on two slices of bread
- Spread strawberry preserves on the other two slices of bread
- Press the slices together to make 2 sandwiches
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon
- Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat
- Cook the sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown
- Serve hot with maple syrup drizzled on top
Interesting Facts
French toast is known as 'pain perdu' in French, which means 'lost bread'
French toast dates back to the Roman Empire, where it was called 'aliter dulcia' or 'another sweet dish'
Stuffed French toast is a delicious twist on the classic recipe, adding a creamy filling for extra flavor