Shelly's Recipe

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE FRENCH TOAST

Category: French Toast

1 (3 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp confectioners sugar
2 tbsp strawberry preserves
8 slices country white bread
2 eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp butter

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and confectioners sugar; mix well then stir in the preserves. Spread equally over 4 bread slices. Top with the remaining bread slices, forming sandwiches.

In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, half-and-half, and sugar until well combined.

In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, completely coating both sides. Cook 2 sandwiches at a time for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until golden.

Melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter in the skillet and cook the remaining 2 sandwiches. Slice each in half diagonally and serve. Top with additional confectioners sugar and maple syrup and/or fresh fruit.