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
- 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
Instructions
- 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 inch 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
Calories: 4358.16kcalCarbohydrates: 489.24gProtein: 90.38gFat: 260.23gSaturated Fat: 104.12gCholesterol: 1274.33mgSodium: 3617.21mgFiber: 35.12gSugar: 237.3g
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