Stuffed French Toast

Ingredients

• •8 oz cream cheese, softened
• •1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
• •8 slices brioche or thick-cut white bread
• •3 large eggs
• •1/2 cup whole milk
• •2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •2 tablespoons butter
• •2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• •1/4 cup maple syrup

Directions

1. 1Cut a horizontal pocket into the side of each bread slice, being careful not to cut all the way through.
2. 2Mix softened cream cheese with sliced strawberries, then spoon the filling into each bread pocket.
3. 3Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
4. 4Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. 5Dip each stuffed bread slice into the egg mixture, coating both sides, then place in the hot skillet.
6. 6Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and the filling is warm.
7. 7Transfer to a plate, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with maple syrup.

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