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Stuffed French Toast Recipe

For a delightful twist on classic French toast, give my cream cheese and pecan Stuffed French Toast a try. It's an easy recipe that’s sure to become a beloved family favorite!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 slices brioche bread
  • 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans plus extra for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons butter as needed
  • Sliced bananas for serving optional

Method
 

  1. Start by whisking together the milk, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a medium-sized bowl until well combined.
  2. In a separate small bowl, gently mix the whipped cream cheese with the chopped pecans until fully incorporated.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto six slices of brioche bread. Place the remaining slices of bread on top, creating sandwiches with the cream cheese filling in the middle.
  4. Heat a griddle over medium heat and melt the butter in a frying pan.
  5. Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, allowing both sides to soak for 15-30 seconds to ensure the bread absorbs the mixture.
  6. Place the soaked sandwiches onto the heated griddle. Cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are a golden brown color.
  7. Serve the stuffed French toast warm, optionally garnished with sliced bananas and additional chopped pecans. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about four days in the refrigerator. To reheat, place in a warm skillet on the stovetop and heat until gently warmed through. It’s best wait until serving to add the maple syrup.
 
Make Ahead: You can make the batter up to 2 days in advance. 
 
Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe. 
 
  • Use any milk of choice.
  • You can leave out the eggs if you want to make this vegan, or sub with flax eggs.
Serving Size: Please note that the nutrition label is only for one stuffed french toast, which includes the french toast batter, 2 slices of brioche, and the cream cheese and pecan filling.

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