Breakfast

Stuffed French Toast

Creamy pockets of fat-free cream cheese and fruity spread nestle inside thick slices of French bread. The golden toast tastes rich and custardy, finished with a warm, glossy layer of melted fruit spread.

Recipe and photo by EatingWell, shared here with credit. View the Original

Stuffed French Toast
Total
11 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Serves
8

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
150
Protein
7g
Carbs
29g
Fat
1g
Sodium
163mg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fat-free cream cheese (about 5 ounces)
  • 2 tbsp strawberry or apricot spreadable fruit
  • 8 1-inch slices French bread
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/8 tsp apple pie spice
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup strawberry or apricot spreadable fruit

Instructions

  1. In small bowl, combine cream cheese and 2 tablespoons spreadable fruit. Using serrated knife, form pocket in each bread slice by making a horizontal cut halfway between top and bottom crust, slicing not quite all the way through. Fill each pocket with about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture (see Tips).
  2. In small bowl, combine egg whites, egg, milk, vanilla and apple pie spice. Lightly coat nonstick griddle with cooking spray; heat over medium heat.
  3. Dip stuffed bread slices into egg mixture, coating both sides. Place bread slices on hot griddle. Cook about 3 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
  4. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup spreadable fruit until melted, stirring frequently. Serve over French toast.