Ingredients:
1/2 cup preserves (raspberry, strawberry....)
8 slices bread, crusts cut off
4 ounces (1/2 cup) cream cheese, softened (I used whipped.)
3 large eggs
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
pinch of salt
butter, for greasing the pan
maple syrup or honey, for serving
Directions:
Remove crusts from slices of bread.
Evenly spread a generous amount of preserves on 4 slices of bread.
Evenly spread a generous amount of softened cream cheese on the remaining 4 slices.
Make 4 sandwiches, each with both cream cheese and preserves.
In a shallow bowl, (I used a glass pie dish), whisk the eggs, milk, maple syrup, and salt to combine.
In a large sauté over medium heat, melt the butter.
Dip each side of the sandwiches in the egg-milk mixture to thoroughly coat. (Don't let them sit there for a long time. Just coat, don't soak.)
Cook the stuffed french toast over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden.
Serve with maple syrup or honey, if desired.
*Weelicious Cookbook, One Family One Meal