Stuffed French Toast
Stuffed French Toast is a decadent brunch treat that combines fluffy brioche bread with a luscious cream cheese and berry filling, all drizzled with warm maple syrup. This delightful dish offers an explosion of flavors and textures, perfect for lazy weekends or special occasions. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll impress your family and friends while indulging in a comforting breakfast classic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices brioche bread
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries or blueberries)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with fresh berries until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cinnamon until fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture between two slices of brioche to form sandwiches.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides thoroughly.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook sandwiches until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve hot, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using flavored cream cheese or adding chocolate chips to the filling. You can prepare the sandwiches ahead of time and store them in the fridge overnight; soak them in the egg mixture just before cooking to ensure moisture.