Stuffed French Toast Recipe

Thick slices of sweet, egg-soaked bread cooked until golden and crispy around the edges, stuffed with a sweet cream cheese filling. This Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast is perfect for brunch season or just a fun treat for any morning!

If you love a big hearty weekend breakfast like we do in our family, this Stuffed French Toast needs to be a regular on your menu. Serve it alongside some Baked Egg Muffins or with a delicious Pineapple Strawberry Mimosa for brunch.

Every Christmas my family and I have Christmas brunch instead of the typical Christmas dinner. This is a tradition I started because Thanksgiving and Christmas are so close together. I was not interested in serving or eating the same foods I had just made for Thanksgiving. So this is how Christmas brunch began at our house.

Our main dish is this Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast. It is seriously to die for! My whole family loves it! Cover it with fresh or frozen strawberries. Use the juice from the frozen strawberries in place of syrup. If you prefer fresh strawberries, you can use strawberry syrup. Top with whipped cream and you are set. Enjoy!!

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

Thick slices of sweet, egg-soaked bread cooked until golden and stuffed with a sweet cream cheese filling. Perfect for a sweet breakfast or brunch treat.

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 494 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 28 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 574 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 18 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces cream cheese (1 package, softened)
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar (or more to taste)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 12 slices of Texas Toast ((one loaf))
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Instruction:

1. Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until you have a spreadable consistency.
2. Spread a thick layer of cream cheese filling on one side of half of the Texas Toast. Top with a second piece of Texas toast, forming a sandwich with cream cheese filling in the middle.
3. In a small bowl whisk eggs, milk, granulated sugar and cinnamon together. Dip the sandwiches in the egg mixture to coat completely
4. Melt butter on a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches until golden brown on both sides.
5. Top with strawberries, syrup, and whipped cream.

Stuffed French Toast

This stuffed French toast recipe is an intoxicating combination you will have to taste to believe! Thick slices of bread are slathered with sweet cream cheese, layered with sugar kissed strawberries, dipped in a cinnamon laced egg mixture then pan fried until golden, buttery, soft and crispy then dusted with powdered sugar. This cream cheese stuffed French toast is perfect for brunch, special occasion breakfasts or just a fun Sunday morning treat! Best of all, the French toast can be stuffed ahead of time so you’re just a dip and a sizzle away from mouthfuls of heavenly stuffed French toast.

Prep: 20min

Yield: 5

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces (1 pkg) cream cheese, ( softened)
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar, (plus more for topping)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 8 ounces (1 heaping cup) strawberries, (thinly sliced)
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 10-12 slices stale brioche sliced 3/4-inch thick -see notes ( (may also use challah, Texas Toast or thick cut sturdy bread))
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup half and half (may sub whole milk)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, (divided)
• 6 tablespoons butter, (divided)
• powdered sugar, fresh berries, syrup, whipped cream, etc.

Instruction:

1. Strawberries: Add sliced strawberries to a bowl and stir in 3 tablespoons sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes or so to macerate (soften and release their juices).
2. Cream Cheese Filling: Add filling ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Beat with a hand-held mixer until smooth; set aside.
3. French toast: Add eggs, half and half, cinnamon and vanilla together in a shallow dish and whisk until thoroughly combined; set aside near the stove.
4. Assemble: Spread a thick layer of cream cheese filling on one side of sliced bread, leaving ¼-inch border all around. Arrange strawberries in an even layer on top of the cream cheese. Spread another layer of cream cheese on a new slice of bread and place it on top of the strawberries (cream cheese side down) to form a sandwich. Repeat to make 5-6 sandwiches total.
5. Cook: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet or well seasoned cast iron skillet over medium heat along with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Dip one sandwich into the egg mixture and turn to evenly coat (see notes on soaking times), let excess drip off then transfer to the skillet. Repeat with a second sandwich. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy on each side. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.
6. Serve immediately with desired topping such as powdered sugar, syrup and fresh berries.

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