Stuffed Apricot French Toast Recipes

APRICOT-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 and bacon.

APRICOT-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
• Cut bread crosswise into 12 1-inch slices. Cut a horizontal slit in the side of each bread slice, cutting to--but not through--the other edge.
• In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, preserves and lemon peel with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until well mixed. Spread about 2 teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture inside the slit in each bread slice. Place stuffed bread slices in pan.
• In medium bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, granulated sugar, vanilla, salt and nutmeg with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Pour egg mixture over bread slices in pan, and turn slices carefully to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 24 hours.
• Heat oven to 425°F. Uncover French toast and drizzle with melted butter. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

STUFFED APRICOT FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy. Stir in nuts; set aside. , Cut bread into 1-1/2-in. slices; cut a pocket in the top of each slice. Fill each pocket with about 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture. In another bowl, beat eggs, cream, nutmeg and remaining vanilla. Dip both sides of bread into egg mixture, being careful not to squeeze out the filling. , Cook on a lightly greased griddle until lightly browned on both sides. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until a knife inserted near the middle comes out clean. , Meanwhile, combine preserves and orange juice in a small saucepan; heat through. Drizzle over hot French toast.

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH APRICOT SYRUP

Steps:

• Cut a pocket through the crust of each slice of bread. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and pineapple; stir in pecans. Stuff into pockets. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs, cream, vanilla and ginger; dip both sides of bread. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides., Combine syrup ingredients in a saucepan; heat until warmed, stirring constantly. Serve with the French toast.

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut bread slices into cubes.
• Cover bottom of a 9x13 dish with half of the bread.
• Dot bread with cream cheese then cover with remaining bread.
• In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar until well blended.
• Pour egg mixture over bread and cream cheese.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes or until set.
• Serve with warm maple syrup, or without depending on taste.

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• 1. Mix cream cheese, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of the cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla in small bowl until well blended. Spread 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture on each of 8 slices of bread. Spread 1 tablespoon of preserves on each of the remaining 8 slices of bread. Press one each of the bread slices together to form 8 sandwiches.
• 2. Beat eggs with wire whisk in 13x9-inch baking dish. Stir in milk, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until well blended. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, soaking for 2 minutes on each side.
• 3. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in large nonstick skillet or griddle on medium-low heat. Place 4 of the sandwiches in skillet. Cook 4 to 5 minutes per side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining sandwiches, melting remaining tablespoon butter in skillet. Serve French toast with maple syrup, if desired.

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until dry and lighthly browned, about 20 minutes.
• Cool,.
• Spray a 9 x 9 baking dish with non-stick spray.
• Mix crystallized ginger into the apricot preserves.
• Spread the cream cheese on one side of half of the slices of french bread.
• Place the cream cheese topped slices in the baking dish, cream cheese side up.
• Spoon apricot preserves over bread and top each slice with a plain slice of french bread (forming sandwiches).
• Mix together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon.
• Pour mixture over the bread slices.
• Place plastic wrap over the top and refrigerate overnight.
• (Note: To keep the bread submerged, place a weighted plate or saucer on top of the plastic wrap).
• Next Morning:.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix together the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and maple syrup until smooth.
• Stir in the walnuts.
• Evenly drop the topping mixture over the casserole.
• Bake for approximately 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and set.
• Cool for 10 minutes before serving.