Stuffed French Toast

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   Mix cream cheese, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of the cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla in small bowl until well blended. Spread 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture on each of 8 slices of bread. Spread 1 tablespoon of preserves on each of the remaining 8 slices of bread. Press one each of the bread slices together to form 8 sandwiches.

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   Beat eggs with wire whisk in 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Stir in milk, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until well blended. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, soaking for 2 minutes on each side.

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   Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in large nonstick skillet or griddle on medium-low heat. Place 4 of the sandwiches in skillet. Cook 4 to 5 minutes per side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining sandwiches, melting remaining tablespoon butter in skillet. Serve French toast with maple syrup, if desired.

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   Calories: 398

5. 5

   Fat: 18 g

6. 6

   Carbohydrates: 47 g

7. 7

   Cholesterol: 173 mg

8. 8

   Sodium: 496 mg

9. 9

   Fiber: 2 g

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    Protein: 12 g

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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