Perfect Stuffed French Toast
Want a warm and sweet start to the day? This recipe is the perfect energy booster! Start your day with cream cheese and pecans.
Ingredients
For 8 people
- 8 ounce(s) pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup(s) crushed pineapple
- 1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans, toasted
- 16 ounce(s) loaf French bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup(s) whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon(s) ground ginger
- 24 tablespoon(s) apricot preserves (1-12-oz. jar)
- 1/2 cup(s) orange juice
Directions
Beat cream cheese and pineapple at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; stir in pecans. Cut bread into 12 (1 1/2 in. thick) slices; cut a pocket through top crust of each slice. Stuff each slice evenly with cream cheese mixture. Combine eggs with whipping cream, vanilla extract, and ginger, stirring well with a wire whisk. Dip bread slices in egg mixture, coating all sides. Cook on a lightly greased griddle over medium-high heat 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Combine preserves and orange juice in a saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly until melted. Serve with hot toast.
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Nutrition facts
- Kcal: 544.77 kcal
- Fibers (g): 4.39g
- Sodium (mg): 452.15mg
- Carbs: 61.16g
- Fat: 32.53g
- Saturated fat (g): 13.02g
- Proteins: 11.3g