Is there a better way to welcome the weekend than with stuffed French toast? I didn’t think so. 😜 It’s probably the only breakfast food that gets my kid out of bed before 10 on a Sunday. (Sorry, bacon! 🥓) It’s also incredibly easy to make! You don’t need a ton of ingredients, you can prep it ahead of time, and you don’t need to know any special cooking techniques. Trust me; you’re about to discover your new breakfast favorite recipe right here. 🤩 Challah and French baguettes also make a beautiful French toast. But I won’t lie; even regular old white or wheat bread tastes pretty darn good stuffed with this spectacular cream cheese filling.
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Stuffed French Toast
Make the Filling and Dip
Filling – In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and diced strawberries. Mix until thoroughly combined and set aside. (Photos 1-2)Coating – Add the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in another large mixing bowl. Using a whisk, combine everything. (Photo 3)
Stuff and Fry
Fill – Spread a thick layer of cream cheese strawberry mixture on one side of 6 slices of brioche, then top each one with another of the remaining 6 slices of bread, forming a sandwich. (Photos 4-5)Prep – Melt ½ tablespoon of butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.Coat – Dip the brioche sandwich in the egg mixture, dredging it on both sides so it’s coated in the batter. Fry – Immediately transfer it from the bowl to your skillet. Then cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the edges become golden brown, flip and cook on the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes. Repeat the process with the remaining 5 sandwiches.Serve – Remove from heat and serve with extra strawberries, maple syrup, and powdered sugar if desired.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
The night before cooking, stuff your bread with the cream cheese filling and wrap each “sandwich” individually in plastic. Whisk the egg mixture in a container with a lid. Once thoroughly mixed, put the lid on and store it in the fridge. Now you are just a quick fry away from the perfect breakfast. Early rising is not required. 🤫
Serving and Storage Instructions
Serve stuffed French toast hot out of the pan with your favorite toppings like sliced bananas, maple syrup, whipped cream, fresh berries, cinnamon sugar, chopped walnuts, or pecans. Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container. They will keep for three days. Reheat stuffed French toast in the microwave for a minute or less for each slice, in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 350℉/177℃, or in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350℉/177℃. The last two options will make the outer crust the crispiest.
What Goes With Stuffed French Toast
If your sweet tooth rules the day, serve your stuffed French toast with a tropical fruit salad and some Southern sweet tea. Delish! If you like a combination of savory and sweet, serve this recipe with a hearty side of oven-baked bacon. It also goes great with a side of Southern-style fried potatoes. And, of course, a steaming cup of coffee.
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Conclusion
Stuffed French toast is absolute heaven, with the perfect balance of creamy and crispy! Would you like more decadent breakfast ideas? Follow me on Facebook and Instagram. 😘
Watch How to Make It
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