Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast delight with this Baked Stuffed French Toast recipe. Filled with creamy cheese and topped with a golden crust, it’s a perfect start to your day or a luxurious brunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of brioche or challah bread
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup berry compote or sliced fresh fruit
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (any kind)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Maple syrup and powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut a pocket into each slice of bread and fill with cream cheese and fruit.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Soak the bread slices in the mixture.
- Arrange in a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Substitute cream cheese with ricotta for a lighter filling.
- Use day-old bread for better absorption.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 11g