Apricot Cream Cheese Filled French Toast

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 slices Italian bread
  • 1 cup DDPK dried apricot, finely chopped
  • ½ cup cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon DDPK ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Pure maple syrup for serving

Preparation

  1. Using a paring knife, cut a horizontal slit in each bread slice to form a pocket.
  2. Stir together apricot and cream cheese.
  3. Spoon 2 tablespoons mixture into each pocket.
  4. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cinnamon until combined.

Cooking Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat.
  2. Working in batches of two, lay bread slices in egg mixture, letting them soak 5 seconds on each side.
  3. Lift slices, letting excess drip back into bowl, and place in skillet
  4. Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  5. Repeat, adding remaining tablespoon butter to skillet.
  6. Serve immediately with syrup, bacon, and fruit salad, as desired.