Stuffed French Toast (Cook's Illustrated) Recipe

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Stuffed French Toast (Cook's Illustrated)
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  1. Microwave the cream cheese (in a large bowl) on high just until softened, 5 to 10 seconds. Check it. You'd be surprised how microwave ovens vary.
  2. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the sugar and all of the cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir till smooth. Wrap tightly and chill for about 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, adjust oven rack to the middle position. Heat oven to 200 degrees. Arrange the bread on a rack set over a rimmed baking sleet. Bake it until slightly dry, about 15 minutes. (I would say or stale bread , but if you're familiar with their exhaustive testing approach, it's best to just trust them and do this step.).
  4. Spread the cream cheese evenly over 4 pieces of bread. Leave a 1/2-inch at the edges. ( If you do not leave the border clear, it will just come out while cooking and be wasted.) Lightly press the rest of the slices over the top to make 4 sturdy sandwiches.
  5. Melt 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk it with the milk, egg, vanilla, salt and the remaining 2 T. of sugar. Slowly whisk in the flour until smooth. Pour the batter into a large shallow dish.
  6. Slide 2 sandwiches into the batter and soak both sides, about 1 minute per side. Meanwhile, melt 1 more T. of the butter in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat until it begins to brown, swirling to coat the pan.
  7. Remove the bread from the batter. Let excess batter drip back in the dish. Lay two sandwiches in the hot skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2.5 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack and keep warm in the oven. Repeat with the other two sandwiches.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 488.68 Kcal (2046 kJ)
Calories from fat 323.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.9g 55%
Cholesterol 140.63mg 47%
Sodium 789.76mg 33%
Potassium 235.33mg 5%
Total Carbs 32.02g 11%
Sugars 12.41g 50%
Dietary Fiber 2.17g 9%
Protein 9.38g 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 198.1mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 264.98 Kcal (1109 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.47g 55%
Cholesterol 76.25mg 47%
Sodium 428.23mg 33%
Potassium 127.6mg 5%
Total Carbs 17.36g 11%
Sugars 6.73g 50%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 9%
Protein 5.09g 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.8mg 8%
Calcium 107.4mg 20%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.3
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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