STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH APPLES

Stuffed French Toast with Apples image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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2 red apples, such as Macintosh, cored and diced
3 teaspoons Truvia® natural sweetener spoonable*
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
1/4 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 slices Pepperidge Farm 80 calorie cinnamon swirl bread
2/3 cup 1% milk
2 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
*May substitute with 3 1/2 packets Truvia® natural sweetener

Steps:

1. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine apples, 4 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon Truvia® natural sweetener, and cinnamon. Cover and cook until apples are tender and juicy, about 6 minutes. Uncover, toss and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, walnuts, cherries, 1 teaspoon Truvia® natural sweetener, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Put 4 slices bread on a cutting board and evenly spread with cream cheese mixture, about 1/4 cup per slice. Firmly press a second piece on top of each to form a sandwich.
3. In a shallow bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, remaining 1 teaspoon Truvia® natural sweetener and vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Heat a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat until a drop of water skitters around the pan. Soak each sandwich in the milk mixture for 1 minute, turning once and pressing edges of bread together. Allow excess to drip off and place sandwiches in the hot skillet. Cook, turning once until browned and crisp on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve the French toast with the apples on top.