Stuffed French Toast
Recipe type: Breakfast
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Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • 1 loaf of Italian bread (or any thick bakery-style bread)
  • ½ package of 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup of jam, preserves, or jelly
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1½ teaspoons almond extract
  • powdered or confectioner's sugar
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, milk and almond extract together and set aside.
  2. Slice the loaf of bread on the bias into thick, 1-inch slices.
  3. On half the bread slices spread the softened cream cheese, on the remaining slices of bread spread the jam.
  4. Press a cream cheese slice and a jam slice together forming a sandwich.
  5. Dip both sides of the sandwich in to the egg mixture and cook both sides on a greased skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
  6. Let cool for a few minutes and then serve with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Recipe by Smashed Peas & Carrots at https://smashedpeasandcarrots.com/stuffed-french-toast-a-recipe/