Stuffed French Toast

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1/3 cup raspberry jam
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole or 2% milk
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 pinches nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 slices Texas toast
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• raspberries (optional)
• whipped cream (optional)
• powdered sugar (optional)
• warm maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a handheld mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, raspberry jam, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

2. 2

   Whisk the eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract in a wide shallow bowl.

3. 3

   Spread the cream cheese mixture over four slices of Texas toast and top each with a slice of the bread.

4. 4

   Carefully, dip both sides of the bread in the egg mixture.

5. 5

   Melt 1 tablespoon butter and heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the French toast and cook until browned on both sides. Serve with fresh raspberries, whipped cream, and warm maple syrup.