APRICOT FRENCH TOAST

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Make and share this Apricot French Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pinkie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 1/2 lbs loaf French bread
4 eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy.
  • Stir in nuts; set aside.
  • Cut bread into 1 1/2 inch slices; cut a pocket in the top of each slice.
  • Fill each slice with about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture.
  • In another bowl, beat the 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 light greased griddle until golden brown on both sides.
  • Place on an ungreased baking sheet; bake at 300 for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine preserves and orange juice in a small saucepan; heat through.
  • Drizzle over hot french toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674.4, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 177.7, Sodium 672.6, Carbohydrate 87.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 24.2, Protein 15

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