Nutty Fruity Stuffed French Toast Food

THE BEST STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Combine eggs, half & half, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar in a shallow bowl.
• Whisk well until all of the ingredients are fully incorporated. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl, stir together strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until just combined. Set aside.
• In a small bowl beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and fresh lemon zest until smooth and well combined, about 1 minute.
• Take two slices of bread and spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto each piece of bread keeping clear of the edges.
• Pat strawberries dry with a paper towel to soak up any excess juices. Layer strawberries in a single layer on one piece of bread and place the other piece of bread on top..
• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Dip each "sandwich" in egg mixture until fully coated. Quickly transfer French toast to the hot, greased skillet.
• Cook each side for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until each golden brown.
• Serve warm with powdered sugar, maple syrup fresh strawberries, or whipped cream (or top with everything!).

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Batter:
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mixing well until incorporated. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
• Filling:
• Fold all ingredients together in a bowl until well incorporated but not completely smooth.
• Syrup:
• Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and let reduce by 1/3.
• French Toast:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat a large saute pan and then add butter. Dredge the bread in the batter and place in the pan. Cook until golden brown on both sides, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool. Divide filling between 2 pieces of the bread top with the remaining 2 pieces of bread. Transfer French toast to oven and bake for 8 minutes.
• Cut each French toast in half and serve with the cinnamon syrup and, if desired, a large scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries.

NUTTY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Place bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon; pour over the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and syrup until smooth; spread over bread. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until golden brown.

NUTTY FRUITY STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Mix peanut butter, fruit, preserves and cinnamon.
• Spread six of the slices of bread with this mixture.
• Top each with the remaining slices of bread, just like a sandwich.
• Beat eggs and milk together.
• Dip sandwich lightly in the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
• Melt butter in skillet and fry sandwiches over medium heat, browning on each side.
• Serve hot.

FRUIT STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut a pocket in each slice of bread by using a serrated knife to cut to about a half inch of the sides& bottom of each slice.
• Mix together the fruit spread& cheese& fill pockets with a tbsp of the fruit/cheese mixture each.
• Mix the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon& nutmeg together in a bowl or baking pan large enough to hold all the slices in a single layer.
• Soak the slices on one side for a few minutes, repeat once with the other side.
• Heat a large fry pan on med/low heat and add 1 tsp each of the butter& oil.
• Cook the bread two at a time for approx. 5-7 minutes; turn the slices a number of times until both sides are evenly browned.
• Place on baking sheet in oven for 2-3 minutes to finish. DON'T OVERBAKE!
• Meanwhile, repeat steps 5, 6 & 7 with the remaining slices.
• Serve warm& top with pure maple syrup. These are also delicious plain.

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH FRUIT & CREAM CHEESE (BAKED)

Steps:

• For the egg mixture:.
• Mix all dry ingredients together (flour, sugar, salt, & cinnamon).
• Add 1/3 cup milk & stir until blended. This will make a bit of a "paste.".
• Add the remaining 1/3 cup milk. Mix.
• Add the melted butter & vanilla. Mix.
• Add the eggs. Mix until completely blended.
• For the cream cheese mixture:.
• Use a mixer to blend cream cheese & sugar until smooth.
• Add egg & vanilla. Blend until smooth.
• Grease a 9x13 pan & dip 6 of the slices of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to drain a few seconds before placing in the bottom of the pan.
• Place dollops of cream cheese mix over each slice of bread & spread to cover bread.
• Place dollops of fruit filling over cream cheese & spread over the area of each piece of bread.
• Dip the remaining 6 slices of bread into the egg mixture and allow to drain a few seconds before placing on top of the pie filling.
• Sprinkle with chopped nuts and cinnamon sugar.
• Bake at 350 for approximately 45 minutes (may vary based on ovens.).
• Allow to cool and enjoy :).