Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 large french baguette , preferably day-old (16-20 oz)
1 (8 oz) package reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup chopped pecans or 1/4 cup walnuts
dried cherries ( optional) or cranberries (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
4 eggs
1 cup reduced-fat milk
1/4 cup fat-free or regular half-and-half
1 pinch salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
2 tsp cannola oil
1 tbsp butter
confectioners' sugar
sliced fresh berries
pure maple or favorite syrup

Directions:

The night before, slice the baguette into 1 to 1 1/2-inch thick slices; you should get at least 12. Make a small slit on the bottom side of each slice to make a deep pocket for stuffing. you can do this when ready to cook, but it's best to let the bread sit out overnight.
Just before cooking, in a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, nuts, dried fruit if using, vanilla extract and maple syrup. Evenly divide the cream cheese mixture, using a spoon to stuff it in each pocket.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, half-and-half, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
When ready to cook, warm the oil and butter on a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Dip the stuffed baguette slices in the egg mixture for a few seconds so it coats evenly. Don't let them soak too long or they will become mushy. Transfer to the griddle and cook on each side until browned.
Remove from the griddle and place on a serving plate. Garnish with a dusting of confectioners' sugar and sliced berries. Serve with your favorite syrup.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	433.34 Kcal (1814 kJ)
Calories from fat	160.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.79g	27%
Cholesterol	120.03mg	40%
Sodium	662.02mg	28%
Potassium	287.08mg	6%
Total Carbs	53.26g	18%
Sugars	7.02g	28%
Dietary Fiber	3.5g	14%
Protein	15.5g	31%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	5%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	101.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	228.62 Kcal (957 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.39g	27%
Cholesterol	63.32mg	40%
Sodium	349.26mg	28%
Potassium	151.45mg	6%
Total Carbs	28.1g	18%
Sugars	3.7g	28%
Dietary Fiber	1.85g	14%
Protein	8.18g	31%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	5%
Iron	0.6mg	6%
Calcium	53.5mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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