Stuffed French Toast With Fresh Berry Topping |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is part of a balanced breakfast. Not real high in fat either. Ingredients:
2 cups mixed berries (strawberries,raspberries,blueberries and or or blackberries) |
2 tablespoons sugar |
2/3 cup low-fat ricotta cheese |
1/4 cup strawberry preserves |
3 large eggs |
2/3 cup nestle' carnation fat-free evaporated milk |
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar |
2 teaspoons vanilla |
12 slices about 3/4-inch thick french bread |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, butter or 1 tablespoon margarine |
powdered sugar (optional) |
maple syrup (optional) |
Directions:
1. Combine berries and sugar in small bowl.
2. Combine ricotta cheese and strawberry preserves in another small bowl; mix well.
3. Combine the eggs,milk,brown sugar and vanilla in pie plate or shallow bowl; mix well.
4. Spread ricotta preserve mixture evenly over 6 slices of bread. Top with remaining slices of bread to form sandwich.
5. Heat a small amount of oil in large pan over medium heat.
6. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture;coat both sides. Cook each side about 2 minutes till golden brown.
7. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with berries and maple syrup.
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