FRENCH TOAST STUFFED WITH CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE

French Toast Stuffed with Cranberry Cream Cheese image

Provided by Tammy Borden

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 slice french bread
4 large eggs
1/2 c milk
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp freshly-squeezed orange juice
zest of one orange
butter for the pan
FOR FILLING:
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
4 Tbsp powdered sugar
6 Tbsp cranberry sauce

Steps:

1. Heat a griddle pan over medium heat. Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, orange zest and juice together in a shallow dish.
2. Grease pan with butter. Take a slice of french bread and coat on both sides with egg batter and place directly into hot pan. Repeat with other slices.
3. Cook french toast until golden brown on both sides and cooked completely through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together. Carefully fold in cranberry sauce.
5. To assemble, take one slice of hot french toast and spread a layer of filling inside. Top with another slice. Cut stuffed french toast carefully on the diagonal (filling will ooze out) and set on serving plate. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve with maple syrup and butter.