Description

Start your day with a symphony of flavors! This Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast features thick slices of buttery bread enveloping a sweet and creamy strawberry filling. Perfect for weekend brunches or cozy mornings, this dish transforms breakfast into a gourmet experience that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Ingredients

Scale

4 slices brioche or challah bread
1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
Maple syrup for serving

Instructions

Prepare the filling by mixing softened cream cheese and diced strawberries in a bowl until combined.
In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
Spread the cream cheese mixture between two slices of bread to create a sandwich.
Dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture on both sides and cook in a buttered skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Serve hot with maple syrup drizzled on top and extra strawberries for garnish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed slice (145g)
Calories: 380
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: For added flavor variations, substitute strawberries with blueberries or raspberries. Ensure bread is slightly stale to absorb the egg mixture without becoming soggy. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in a skillet.