Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast Recipe

Name: Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large French baguette, preferably day-old (16-20 oz); 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/4 cup chopped pecans or 1/4 cup walnuts; dried cherries (optional) or cranberries (optional); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 4 eggs; 1 cup reduced-fat milk; 1/4 cup fat-free or regular half-and-half; 1 pinch salt; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 pinch nutmeg; 2 teaspoons cannola oil; 1 tablespoon butter; FOR SERVING; confectioners' sugar; sliced fresh berries; pure maple or favorite syrup

Servings: persons

1 large French baguette, preferably day-old (16-20 oz)
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup chopped pecans or 1/4 cup walnuts
dried cherries (optional) or cranberries (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
4 eggs
1 cup reduced-fat milk
1/4 cup fat-free or regular half-and-half
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
2 teaspoons cannola oil
1 tablespoon butter
FOR SERVING
confectioners' sugar
sliced fresh berries
pure maple or favorite syrup

1
The night before, slice the baguette into 1 to 1 1/2-inch thick slices; you should get at least 12. Make a small slit on the bottom side of each slice to make a deep pocket for stuffing. you can do this when ready to cook, but it's best to let the bread sit out overnight.
2
Just before cooking, in a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, nuts, dried fruit if using, vanilla extract and maple syrup. Evenly divide the cream cheese mixture, using a spoon to stuff it in each pocket.
3
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, half-and-half, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
4
When ready to cook, warm the oil and butter on a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Dip the stuffed baguette slices in the egg mixture for a few seconds so it coats evenly. Don't let them soak too long or they will become mushy. Transfer to the griddle and cook on each side until browned.
6
Remove from the griddle and place on a serving plate. Garnish with a dusting of confectioners' sugar and sliced berries. Serve with your favorite syrup.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large French baguette, preferably day-old (16-20 oz), 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, 1/4 cup chopped pecans or 1/4 cup walnuts, dried cherries (optional) or cranberries (optional), and more.

Yes, Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast

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