CHRISTMAS MORNING FRENCH TOAST

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I dress up French toast for Christmastime by stuffing thick bread slices with a nutty, fruity cream-cheese filling. You can skip the maple syrup -the recipe includes a simple but delectable orange sauce. -Janet Caico, Fleming Island, FL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
12 slices French bread (1-1/2 inches thick)
5 large eggs
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1/4 cup orange juice
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, pineapple and 1/4 cup marmalade until light and fluffy. Stir in pecans. Cut a pocket in the side of each slice of bread; fill with cream cheese mixture., In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and 1 cup cream. Dip both sides of bread into egg mixture., Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine orange juice and remaining marmalade. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth. Add remaining cream; heat through. Dust French toast with confectioners' sugar and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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