Cheese-Filled French Toast With Strawberry Sauce

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Cheese-Filled French Toast With Strawberry Sauce
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package reduced-fat cream cheese , softened
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 jar strawberry preserves , divided
1 tablespoon water
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 slices whole grain bread

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
469
Sugar
21g
Fat
20g
This Cheese-Filled French Toast dish puts a decadent twist on a classic breakfast favorite. It features slices of whole grain bread filled with a creamy mixture of reduced-fat cream cheese, low-fat sour cream, and sweet strawberry preserves. The sandwiches are coated in an egg and cinnamon mixture, then pan-fried until crisp and golden-brown. Finally, they're drizzled with a sweet sauce made from more strawberry preserves and a splash of water. This dish is perfect for a lazy weekend morning when you want to indulge a little and impress your family or guests with a restaurant-quality breakfast.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
2.In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup of strawberry preserves.
3.In another bowl, whisk together remaining strawberry preserves and water until combined. Set aside.
4.In a large shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and cinnamon. Dip bread slices into the egg mixture and coat evenly.
5.Spread cream cheese mixture over 6 bread slices and top with remaining slices to make 6 sandwiches.
6.Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7.Transfer cooked sandwiches to prepared baking dish. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until heated through.
8.Serve with reserved strawberry sauce.

PROS

This recipe is a delicious twist on classic French toast, with a creamy cheese filling and sweet strawberry sauce.

It’s a great way to switch up your breakfast routine and impress your family or guests.

This dish is also high in protein and fiber, thanks to the whole grain bread and eggs.

CONS

The cream cheese filling and strawberry sauce make this dish fairly high in fat and sugar.

It’s best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite the added sugar, this dish does offer some health benefits.
Whole grain bread is a good source of fiber, which can help promote digestive health and keep you feeling fuller longer.
Eggs are also a good source of protein, which is important for building and repairing muscle tissue.

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