Lemon Cream Cheese French Toast Recipe

Name: Lemon Cream Cheese French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the filling; 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese or 8 ounces soft fat-free cream cheese; 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 lemon, zest of; 1/3 cup sugar; For the batter; 6 eggs; 2 1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 small plain French bread

Servings: persons

For the filling
8 ounces low-fat cream cheese or 8 ounces soft fat-free cream cheese
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 lemon, zest of
1/3 cup sugar
For the batter
6 eggs
2 1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 small plain French bread

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To make filling:
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In a small bowl, stir together cream cheese, lemon juice, zest and sugar.
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Set aside.
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To make batter:
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Blend eggs, half and half, sugar and vanilla and nutmeg in a large flat-bottomed bowl.
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Set aside.
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Preheat griddle to medium heat and lightly oil.
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Spread about two tablespoons filling on one side of a bread slice.
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Top with another slice and lightly press together.
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Dip sandwhich into batter, turn once and place on griddle.
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Cook until lightly browned on each side, about three minutes.
12
Repeat to make desired number of servings.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the filling, 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese or 8 ounces soft fat-free cream cheese, 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 lemon, zest of, and more.

Yes, Lemon Cream Cheese 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.

Lemon Cream Cheese French Toast

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