Apricot-Stuffed French Toast
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Everyday Food, December 2006
- Prep Time 25 minutes
- Total Time 25 minutes
- Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf Italian bread (about 4 inches in diameter), cut into eight 1-inch-thick slices
- 3 tablespoons apricot jam
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup low-fat (1 percent) milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Pure maple syrup, for serving (optional)
Directions
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Using a paring knife, cut a horizontal slit in each bread slice to form a pocket. In a bowl, blend jam and cream cheese. Spoon 1 tablespoon mixture into each pocket.
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In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cinnamon until combined. In a large nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Lay half the bread slices in egg mixture, letting them soak 5 seconds on each side.
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Place slices in skillet; cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining bread, adding more butter to skillet if needed. If desired, serve French toast with syrup and bacon.
Love this recipe. Have made it many times since it was first published to rave reviews. I like to switch up the jam. Raspberry, strawberry and cherry are also great.
Very good. Easy and restaurant quality. Definitely an indulgence, but very good. I would serve to weekend guests. I think using the Italian bread is key.
I used Polaner All Fruit apricot preserves and Neufchatel for the cream cheese. It was too sweet, perhaps the Neufchatel was overpowering. It wasn't bad, just too sweet, like a dessert. Super easy. I won't make again.
This was delicious - but go easy on the cream cheese!
this is the best breakfast treat i've eaten.. i used Dickinson' apricot purely fruit...fabulous!!!!! I bought a bread called Solais at the Acme... delicious!!!
This was the requested dish for my daughter's 17th birthday dinner, along with bacon and a fruit salad. I made it her way though, with strawberry jam instead of apricot, and everyone loved it! Will definitely make this again and again.
My husband loves French toast! I think he would like this with apricots. I KNOW I would, I like apricots.