Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast Recipe
Indulge in a decadent breakfast treat with this recipe for Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast. Thick slices of brioche or challah are filled with a sweetened cream cheese mixture, dipped in an eggy batter, and cooked to golden perfection. Serve with maple syrup, fresh berries, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a delightful morning meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (like brioche or challah)
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg Mixture:
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons butter
Serving Suggestions:
- Maple syrup
- Fresh berries
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: Mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread cream cheese mixture on 4 slices of bread and top with remaining slices to make 4 sandwiches.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and salt in a shallow dish.
- Cook French Toast: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add butter. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with maple syrup, fresh berries, or powdered sugar.
Notes
- Enhance with sliced strawberries or jam for added flavor.
- Day-old bread works well for this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed toast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
