MUSHROOM-HERB STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

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This recipe transforms French toast into a savory delight with mushrooms and cheese. Its ooey-gooey texture is irresistible! -Lisa Huff, Wilton, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound thinly sliced baby portobello mushrooms
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
2 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided
4 tablespoons minced chives, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
16 slices Texas toast
4 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in 1 tablespoon butter until tender; set aside., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup Gruyere cheese, 2 tablespoons chives, tarragon, garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Spread over bread slices. Spoon mushrooms over half of the slices; place remaining bread slices over the top, spread side down., In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and melted butter. Dip both sides of sandwiches into egg mixture., In a large skillet, toast sandwiches in remaining butter in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 30g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 185mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.