Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE CHIP STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Category: French Toast

4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
8 slices good-quality sandwich bread
1 large egg
1 cup cold water
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp unsalted butter
Maple syrup for serving

Combine cream cheese, sugar, and chocolate chips in medium bowl. Spread on 4 bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices, pressing down gently; forming 4 sandwiches.

Combine egg, water, flour, and vanilla in shallow pie plate. Melt 2 tbsp butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Dip both sides of 2 sandwiches in batter and place in skillet. Cook until deep golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining butter and bread. Cut into triangles and serve immediately with maple syrup. Serves 4