Stuffed French Toast

Ingredients

3 large eggs 1 tablespoon 2% milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon sugar 3 ounces Panera Bread® Reduced Fat Plain Cream Cheese, softened or at room temperature 8 sliced Panera Bread Cinnamon Raisin Bread ¼ cup strawberry preserves 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons powdered sugar 8 fresh strawberries, sliced

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sugar; set aside.

2. Spread a quarter of the cream cheese on a slice of bread; repeat with three more slices. Spread 1 tablespoon of strawberry preserves on another slice of bread; repeat with the remaining three slices. Press one slice of each topping together to form four sandwiches.

3. In a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat, melt the butter in the skillet (if working in batches, use 1 ½ teaspoons butter for each sandwich). Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, turning to coat both sides, and arrange them in the skillet. Cook until nicely browned and crisped outside, about 5 minutes per side.

4. Serve topped with powdered sugar and strawberries.

Tip: Try a flavored cream cheese or other types of fruit preserves in place of the strawberry. (Apricot, blueberry, and peach work nicely.)