Apricot-Stuffed French Toast

Apricot-Stuffed French Toast
You can never have too many morn meal recipes, so give Apricot-Stuffed French Toast a try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 194 calories, 5g of protein, and 14g of fat each. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up apricot preserves, lemon peel, salt, and a few other things to make it today. This recipe is typical of American cuisine. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Instructions

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Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
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Cut bread crosswise into 12 1-inch slices.
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Cut a horizontal slit in the side of each bread slice, cutting to--but not through--the other edge.
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In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, preserves and lemon peel with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until well mixed.
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Spread about 2 teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture inside the slit in each bread slice.
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Place stuffed bread slices in pan.
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In medium bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, granulated sugar, vanilla, salt and nutmeg with fork or wire whisk until well mixed.
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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.
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Heat oven to 425°F. Uncover French toast and drizzle with melted butter.
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Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
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Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 10 m.
Servings6
Health Score1
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