Stuffed French Toast (Healthier!) Recipe

Name: Stuffed French Toast (Healthier!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces light cream cheese; 4 ounces fat free cream cheese; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons apricot preserves or 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves; ⅓ cup finely chopped walnuts; 1 loaf French bread, about 16-inch long; 4 egg whites; 2 eggs; 1 cup 1% low-fat milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

4 ounces light cream cheese
4 ounces fat free cream cheese
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 tablespoons apricot preserves or 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves
⅓ cup finely chopped walnuts
1 loaf French bread, about 16-inch long
4 egg whites
2 eggs
1 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

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["TO MAKE THE FILLING: In a small bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the light cream cheese and fat-free cream cheese.", "Mix in the powdered sugar and preserves.", "Stir in the walnuts.", "TO MAKE THE FRENCH TOAST: Trim 1/2"" off each end of the bread loaf and discard.", "Cut the loaf into ten 1 1/2""-thick slices.", "Cut a pocket in the top of each slice without cutting all the way through.", "Fill each pocket with about 1 1/2 T. of the filling.", "Coat a nonstick griddle or large skillet with nonstick spray and warm over medium heat.", "In a shallow bowl, beat together the egg whites, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.", "Using tongs, dip the bread in the egg mixture to coat completely (take care not to squeeze out the filling).", "Cook the bread in batches over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.", "(Using tongs, hold the crusts against the griddle for a few seconds to cook all sides.", ")."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 4 ounces light cream cheese, 4 ounces fat free cream cheese, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons apricot preserves or 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves, and more.

Yes, Stuffed French Toast (Healthier!) 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.

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Stuffed French Toast (Healthier!)

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Variations & substitutions

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