In Good Taste

It’s Wednesday already, which means you’re probably already planning on how you’ll spend your weekend. I always look forward to sleeping in Saturday mornings and treating myself to huge breakfast when I finally roll out of bed. But instead of my usual pancakes, eggs, bacon, and tall glass of orange juice, I’m going to give this newest Philly recipe idea a try. I’m sure after one bite, I’ll be happy I rose and I’ll definitely be shining.

Philly’s Stuffed French Toast

8 slices French bread or white bread

Batter:
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons butter
4 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling:
1 1/2 cups cream cheese
1/8 cup orange juice (optional)
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

COMBINE cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar in small bowl.

MIX ingredients for filling and beat until smooth

HEAT butter over medium heat till melted. Whisk together cinnamon mixture, eggs, milk, and vanilla and pour into a shallow container such as a pie plate. Dip bread in egg mixture. Fry slices until golden brown, then flip to cook the other side.

SERVE by plating one slice of French Toast, then add filling, and cover with another piece of French Toast.

DRIZZLE with honey, to taste.