STRAWBERRY STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Yield

8 servings

Time

40 minutes

This thick vanilla and cinnamon french toast is stuffed with sweet cream cheese filling and sugar-coated strawberries for a quick and easy indulgent breakfast!

INGREDIENTS

‣ 8 ounce cream cheese, (1 pkg) softened ‣ 1/4 cup sour cream ‣ 3/4 cup powdered sugar, plus more for topping ‣ 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided ‣ 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen, sliced thin ‣ 1/4 cup granulated sugar ‣ 3 large egg ‣ 1 1/2 cup milk ‣ 1 loaf french bread, cut into 1 inch slices ‣ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ‣ maple syrup, for topping, optional

1

In a large bowl, whip together the cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until nice and smooth.

MIX THE FILLING

2

PREPARE THE STRAWBERRIES

Prepare the strawberries by slicing them, patting them dry, and then tossing them in sugar.

3

MIX THE COATING FOR THE BREAD

Whisk together the milk, egg, vanilla, and cinnamon until the eggs are broken and the mixture is mostly smooth.

4

ASSEMBLE THE FRENCH TOAST

Spread the cream cheese mixture on one side of sliced french bread, add some strawberries, then top it with another slice of french bread.

5

DIP THE FRENCH TOAST

Dip it into the milk & egg mixture, coating both sides.

6

FRY UNTIL GOLDEN

Melt some butter in a large, wide skillet, then add the prepared stuffed french toast. Fry each side until the bread turns a nice golden brown color.