Best Philadelphia French Toast Recipes

CREAM CHEESE STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

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Thick slices of sweet, egg-soaked bread cooked until golden and stuffed with a sweet cream cheese filling. Perfect for a sweet breakfast or brunch treat.

Provided by A Cup Full of Sass

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese (1 package, softened)
1/3 cup powdered sugar (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
12 slices of Texas Toast ((one loaf))
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Steps:

Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until you have a spreadable consistency.
Spread a thick layer of cream cheese filling on one side of half of the Texas Toast. Top with a second piece of Texas toast, forming a sandwich with cream cheese filling in the middle.
In a small bowl whisk eggs, milk, granulated sugar and cinnamon together. Dip the sandwiches in the egg mixture to coat completely
Melt butter on a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches until golden brown on both sides.
Top with strawberries, syrup, and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 574 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEST OVEN BAKED FRENCH TOAST

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Easy make-ahead French toast.

Provided by Ginny Thompson Oakley

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs

Time 8h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

½ cup butter, melted
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
12 slices sandwich bread
6 eggs
½ cup milk
1 pinch salt

Steps:

Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with melted butter. Spread any remaining melted butter over bottom of dish.
Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over melted butter.
Arrange bread in two layers over brown sugar mixture.
Beat eggs, milk, and salt in a bowl; pour over bread.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 171.2 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 421.1 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

PHILADELPHIA FRENCH TOAST

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Again, a recipe I had marked "Great" in my collection file.Like so many of you, I have collected many recipes over the years and have them filed in many places. Recipezaar is helping me get organized and find old favorites.

Provided by granny franny 2

Categories Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 slices Italian bread, thickly cut on the diagonal
4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons strawberry preserves
3 eggs
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
2 cups chopped strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water

Steps:

The night before, spread each of 4 slices of bread with 1T. cream cheese and the other 4 each with 1T. preserves.Make 4 sandwiches from the bread and put in a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
Mix eggs, milk, sugar and nutmeg in a bowl. Slowly pour half of this mixture on one side of each sandwich. Turn sandwiches over and repeat process, making sure that all bread surfaces have some egg mixture on them.
Cover with wax paper and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, preheat oven to 200 degrees.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add 1T. of butter. Fry sandwiches about 4 minutes on each side. Keep warm in oven.
Serve with strawberry sauce: Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch and water.
Bring to a boil and watch carefully so that it doesn't boil over.
Boil several minutes until mixture cooks down and thickens.
This can be done the night before, refrigerated and then reheated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.3, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 190.8, Sodium 386.7, Carbohydrate 74.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 44.8, Protein 11.9

THE BEST FRENCH TOAST

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There's no question that this is the best French toast recipe. The caramelized exterior meets a soft, custardlike center that practically melts in your mouth. Not only that, but it's quick and easy, too! -Audrey Rompon, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 slices day-old brioche bread (1 inch thick)
Optional toppings: Butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream and confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a shallow dish, whisk together the first 7 ingredients. Preheat a greased griddle over medium heat., Dip bread in egg mixture, letting it soak 5 seconds on each side. Cook on griddle until golden brown on both sides. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 263mg cholesterol, Sodium 786mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.