Deliciously Easy Baked Stuffed French Toast Recipe
What’s better than waking up to the smell of freshly baked French toast? How about indulging in a version that’s stuffed with cream cheese and fruit?
This baked stuffed French toast is the perfect way to start your day off on a sweet and satisfying note.
And the best part? It only requires a handful of ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. So, let’s get started on this delicious breakfast treat!
Ingredients:
- 8 slices of bread (preferably brioche or challah)
- 4 ounces of cream cheese
- 1/4 cup of your choice of fruit (blueberries, strawberries, bananas, etc.)
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup of maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- A pinch of salt
- Cinnamon and sugar for dusting
- Optional: powdered sugar for serving
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese and your choice of fruit until well combined. This will be the filling for the French toast.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
4. Take 4 slices of bread and spread the cream cheese and fruit mixture on one side of each slice. Place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top to create 4 sandwiches.
5. Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides.
6. Place the sandwiches in the prepared baking dish and drizzle any remaining egg mixture over the top.
7. Sprinkle the tops of the sandwiches with cinnamon and sugar.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the filling is melted and bubbly.
9. Serve hot with a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
Enjoy your delicious baked stuffed French toast with a cup of coffee or tea for the ultimate breakfast experience. This recipe is perfect for a lazy weekend morning or as a special treat for brunch with friends and family. So, go ahead and treat yourself to this indulgent breakfast dish – you deserve it!
