Apricot Stuffed French Toast

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 loaf italian bread, cut into 8 one-inch-thick slices (about 4 inches in diameter)
• 3 tablespoons apricot jam
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk (1 percent)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 -2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• pure maple syrup, for serving (optional)

Recipe

• 1 using a paring knife, cut a horizontal slit in each bread slice to form a pocket. in a bowl, blend jam and cream cheese. spoon 1 tablespoon mixture into each pocket.
• 2 in a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cinnamon until combined. in a large nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. lay half the bread slices in egg mixture, letting them soak 5 seconds on each side.
• 3 place slices in skillet; cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. repeat with remaining bread, adding more butter to skillet if needed. if desired, serve french toast with syrup.