Stuffed French Toast

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10 min./batch
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Stuffed French toast is the ultimate brunch showstopper. With a vanilla cream cheese filling, this toast is dipped in a cinnamon custard and then toasted to perfection—you may just set a new standard among your family and friends.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 loaf (1 pound) challah or egg bread, cut into 12 slices
  • 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • Optional toppings: Butter, maple syrup, strawberries, whipped cream

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over 6 slices bread to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with remaining bread. In a shallow bowl, whisk milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and salt.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Dip both sides of sandwiches in egg mixture, allowing each side to soak. Place 3 sandwiches in skillet; toast 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining butter and sandwiches. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 524 calories, 29g fat (15g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 549mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.

Cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract get mixed together to create this French toast stuffing that's melt-in-your-mouth good. Placed between two soft pieces of challah, it’s a decadent breakfast that’s ready in a snap. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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