STUFFED APRICOT FRENCH TOAST
In our family, this special recipe is often served for our Christmas Day brunch. I was always looking for something unique to serve, and this rich, colorful dish certainly fills the bill. It tastes so good!
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy. Stir in nuts; set aside. , Cut bread into 1-1/2-in. slices; cut a pocket in the top of each slice. Fill each pocket with about 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture. In another bowl, beat eggs, cream, nutmeg and remaining vanilla. Dip both sides of bread into egg mixture, being careful not to squeeze out the filling. , Cook on a lightly greased griddle until lightly browned on both sides. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until a knife inserted near the middle comes out clean. , Meanwhile, combine preserves and orange juice in a small saucepan; heat through. Drizzle over hot French toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 calories, Fat 31g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 178mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
APRICOT-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST
Creamy, crunchy, sweet, and salty come together in a breakfast like the ones Mom used to make. Finish up this Apricot-Stuffed French Toast with a side of Tropical Fruit Salad.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Using a paring knife, cut a horizontal slit in each bread slice to form a pocket. In a bowl, blend jam and cream cheese. Spoon 1 tablespoon mixture into each pocket.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cinnamon until combined. In a large nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Lay half the bread slices in egg mixture, letting them soak 5 seconds on each side.
- Place slices in skillet; cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining bread, adding more butter to skillet if needed. If desired, serve French toast with syrup and bacon.
APRICOT-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST
Enjoy a tasty breakfast - apricot stuffed French toasts!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Cut bread crosswise into 12 1-inch slices. Cut a horizontal slit in the side of each bread slice, cutting to--but not through--the other edge.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, preserves and lemon peel with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until well mixed. Spread about 2 teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture inside the slit in each bread slice. Place stuffed bread slices in pan.
- In medium bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, granulated sugar, vanilla, salt and nutmeg with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. 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.
- Heat oven to 425°F. Uncover French toast and drizzle with melted butter. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1 g
STUFFED FRENCH TOAST W/ APRICOT & ORANGE MARMALADE
My husband loves French Toast ! So I found this recipe and thought I would see if he liked it ! ~ give it a try for something different in the morn.
Provided by Carol Junkins
Categories Other Breakfast
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Prepare Apricot and Orange Marmalade sauce. Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
- 2. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Beat in ricotta, marmalade and sugar.
- 3. Trim ends from bread; discard. Slice into 8 (1 1/2 inch thick) slices. Cut pocket in each slice by cutting through top crust and almost to bottom. Carefully fill each pocket with 3 tablespoons cream cheese mixture.
- 4. Beat eggs in large shallow dish. Add milk and vanilla, whisk until blended. Dip 1 piece of bread at a time into egg mixture; turn over and allow to soak up egg mixture.
- 5. Place filled slices onto lightly greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake 5 minutes or until golden on bottom. Turn slices over sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake 3-5 minutes or until golden on bottom . Baked toast should feel just slightly crisp on surface. Serve with Apricot and Orange Marmalade Sauce. Makes 6-8 servings
STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH APRICOT SYRUP
The recipe takes a little longer to prepare than regular French toast, but I think it's worth it, especially on holiday mornings. The sweet apricot syrup complements the cream cheese filling. -Karen Leutz, Sylvania, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings (1-1/3 cups syrup).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut a pocket through the crust of each slice of bread. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and pineapple; stir in pecans. Stuff into pockets. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs, cream, vanilla and ginger; dip both sides of bread. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides., Combine syrup ingredients in a saucepan; heat until warmed, stirring constantly. Serve with the French toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 812 calories, Fat 47g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 317mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (59g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
APRICOT STUFFED FRENCH TOAST
Steps:
- Make pocket in each bread slice with knife through crust. Whisk eggs and cinnamon. Mix in milk Blend cream cheese and jam. Place approximately 1 teaspoon jam mixture in each pocket. Place bread in egg mixture soaking each side 30-60 seconds. Place butter in skillet and melt until just stops foaming. Cook slices 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
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What is Apricot Stuffed French Toast?
Apricot stuffed French toast is a breakfast dish made by stuffing slices of bread with apricot filling and soaking them in a mixture of eggs, milk, and spices. The bread slices are then pan-fried to make a golden brown crust and served with toppings such as whipped cream, maple syrup, or fresh fruit.Ingredients
To make apricot stuffed French toast recipes, you will need the following ingredients:- Sliced bread
- Apricot preserves or jam
- Cream cheese
- Eggs
- Milk
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Butter or cooking spray
- Toppings (optional)
Preparation
To prepare apricot stuffed French toast recipes, you will need to follow these steps:Step 1: Make the apricot filling
In a small bowl, mix the apricot preserves or jam with cream cheese until well combined. Set aside.Step 2: Cut the bread slices
Cut thick slices of bread and make a pocket in the center of each slice using a knife. Be careful not to cut through the bread completely.Step 3: Stuff the bread slices
Using a knife or spoon, stuff the apricot filling mixture into the pockets of the bread slices. Make sure the filling is evenly distributed.Step 4: Make the egg mixture
In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.Step 5: Soak the bread slices
Dunk each stuffed bread slice into the egg mixture, making sure it is fully coated on both sides.Step 6: Fry the French toast
In a nonstick pan, heat butter or cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add the soaked bread slices to the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides.Step 7: Serve and enjoy
Serve the apricot stuffed French toast hot with your favorite toppings such as whipped cream, maple syrup, or fresh fruit.Variations
There are many variations of the apricot stuffed French toast recipe that you can try:- Use different types of bread such as brioche, challah, or sourdough
- Experiment with different fillings such as Nutella, blueberry, or cream cheese and raspberry
- Add chopped nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans to the egg mixture for some crunch
- Use different spices such as ginger, cardamom, or allspice for different flavors