Description
Indulge in the luxurious experience of Maple Pecan Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast, where the creamy, sweetened cream cheese filling meets the warm, fluffy bread. Each bite offers a delightful crunch from the toasted pecans, perfectly balanced with the rich, syrupy sweetness of maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the French Toast:
- 8 slices of thick-cut brioche bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking)
- For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- For Serving:
- Maple syrup
- Additional toasted pecans
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and toasted pecans until smooth. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Spread a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture between two slices of brioche to create a sandwich. Repeat for all slices.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter, allowing it to melt and coat the pan.
- Dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated.
- Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the skillet and serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with additional pecans.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time by assembling the sandwiches and refrigerating them overnight. Cook just before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.
- For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt and reduce the sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed French toast sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 350 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
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