Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast is a decadent, golden-brown breakfast sandwich filled with sweetened cream cheese and dipped in a cinnamon-vanilla custard before being pan-fried to crispy perfection. It’s rich, comforting, and perfect for brunch or special mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 20–25 minutes
- Yield: 2–4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-sliced bread (brioche, challah, or Texas toast)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter (for frying)
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, maple syrup, powdered sugar, fruit compote
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the mixture on one slice of bread and top with another to form a sandwich.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides thoroughly.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook each sandwich for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and heated through.
- Slice, top with your favorite toppings like syrup or berries, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use thick, soft bread to prevent sogginess and hold the filling.
- Don’t overfill to avoid leaks—press edges together before dipping.
- Customize the filling with fruit, chocolate, or citrus zest.
- Make ahead by assembling sandwiches the night before and cooking in the morning.
- For baked version, cook at 375°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sandwich
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
