Indulge in the delightful Monte Cristo stuffed French toast, a culinary masterpiece that combines the savory and sweet flavors to create a truly unforgettable breakfast or brunch experience. Imagine fluffy French toast enveloping layers of premium ham, melted Swiss cheese, and a touch of Dijon mustard, all cooked to golden perfection. Served with a luscious strawberry syrup that bursts with fresh, tangy sweetness, this dish is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Accompanying the Monte Cristo is a delectable selection of additional recipes to satisfy every palate. Treat yourself to the classic French toast, a timeless breakfast staple made with thick-cut bread dipped in a rich custard batter and cooked until golden brown. For those seeking a healthier option, the whole wheat French toast offers a nutritious twist with its wholesome ingredients. And for a sweet and tangy treat, the lemon blueberry French toast combines the zest of lemon with the juicy sweetness of blueberries, creating a delightful flavor combination.
STUFFED FRENCH TOAST RECIPE
Wake up to a sweet and satisfying French toast for breakfast! This Stuffed French Toast is golden brown and crispy, filled with a rich and creamy filling. You will jump out of bed faster each morning to get your hands on this deliciousness!
Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare all ingredients. Allow cream cheese to reach room temperature.
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk eggs with milk, and half of the vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, whip cream cheese together with sugar and the remaining vanilla extract. Add fresh blueberries into the cream mixture and stir to combine.
- Scoop up a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture and spread it onto one of the bread slices. Sandwich another slice of bread on top. Carefully dip both sides of toast into the egg mixture.
- On low heat, preheat a skillet with a tablespoon of butter. Place the assembled Stuffed French Toast and fry until golden brown, then flip over and repeat.
- Serve your Stuffed French Toast with some fresh berries and powdered sugar. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 152 mg, Sodium 495 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST WITH STRAWBERRY SYRUP
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Crack the eggs into a blender and add the milk and cinnamon. Blend until the yolks and whites are incorporated. (This step can be accomplished in a shallow dish with a whisk or fork as well.) Pour the mixture into a shallow dish or wide-bottom bowl.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and swirl it around the pan; when melted, place 1 piece of bread in the egg mixture to soak in for about 10 seconds. Turn over and let soak on other side. This is a quick process don't let bread soak too long as it will get too soggy. Drain off excess egg and place the bread in the hot pan. Immediately soak 3 more bread slices, taking care not to over-crowd the pan.
- Cook until golden brown, turning once, about 2 minutes per side.
- Repeat with remaining butter and bread slices. Serve with Strawberry Syrup spooned over or on the side at the table.
- Place the strawberries, sugar, vanilla and 2 tablespoons water into a wide saucepan or skillet large enough to hold the strawberries in a single layer. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook gently until the strawberries are very soft and ruby red in color throughout., but still hold their shape, about 5 minutes .
- Serve warm over French toast or on the side at the table.
STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH STRAWBERRY SYRUP
Steps:
- For the crust: Grind the cookies into a powder in a food processor, then add the granulated and brown sugars and butter. Mix until completely incorporated.
- For the cheesecake: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Add the cream cheese to a mixing bowl and beat to soften. Add the granulated sugar and beat until incorporated. Add the sour cream, vanilla and salt and mix until incorporated. Add the eggs one by one until they are all incorporated. Spray 2 cheesecake pans with nonstick spray. Divide the crust as the base of the cheesecake in both pans. Then add the cheesecake mixture on top of both crusts. Place in a water bath so the water reaches the middle of the pan and bake for 2 hours.
- For the strawberry syrup: Add the strawberries and granulated sugar to a heatproof mixing bowl and cover. Add the mixing bowl to a water bath and bake for 45 minutes. Strain the strawberry liquid into a bowl. Reserve the strawberries for another use. Put the strawberry liquid bowl in an ice bath and add the guar gum. Mix it for 30 seconds.
- For the french toast: In a mixing bowl, mix the milk, granulated sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and eggs.
- Make a small incision with a paring knife in the bottom part of the brioche bread slices. Insert 2 ounces of the cheesecake inside each bread slice and cover the cheesecake up with a piece of the bread. Reserve the graham crumbs for plating.
- Preheat a griddle to medium heat. Dip each slice into the egg mixture and put onto the griddle. Cook until toasted and golden brown on both sides.
- Cut the French toast in half and then place them on a plate with the fresh strawberries, strawberry syrup, graham crumbs and a dusting of confectioners' sugar.
MONTE CRISTO
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat a griddle and deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Butter the griddle. Dunk the Texas toast on both sides in the French Toast Custard and grill until golden brown. Flip and add 1 slice Swiss cheese to each slice of toast. Then add 3 ounces ham on top of 6 of the toast slices, then top the ham with another slice of Swiss cheese. Top each ham and cheese toast with a cheese only toast, to form 6 sandwiches. Cook until the cheese melts, then remove from griddle and cool. Dunk the cooled sandwiches in the pancake batter until fully covered and put into the fryer. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes. Serve with the Strawberry-Rhubarb Syrup.
- Beat the eggs well, then add the sugar and mix until emulsified and all the sugar has dissolved. Add the milk and vanilla and whisk until combined.
- Add the strawberries, rhubarb, sugar and maple syrup to a saucepot. Place over medium heat and cook until fruit is soft, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly, then carefully puree with a hand blender.
STRAWBERRY STUFFED FRENCH TOAST
Strawberry Stuffed French Toast is a fun breakfast or brunch idea for Valentine's Day made with brioche bread, cream cheese and strawberries!
Provided by Yumna Jawad
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese with the honey and strawberries, set aside.
- In a large shallow bowl, add the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt and whisk to combine.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on 6 slices of brioche, then seal with the other 6 slices.
- Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add ½ tablespoon butter to the skillet.
- Dip the stuffed brioche in the egg and milk mixture, dredging them well on both sides so they are coated in the batter. Immediately transfer from the bowl to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until edges become golden brown, then flip and cook on the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes. Repeat for the remaining 5.
- Remove from heat and serve with extra strawberries and maple syrup and powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 575 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 224 mg, Sodium 731 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g
CRANBERRY MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES
Looking for tasty baked appetizers? Enjoy bread filled with turkey and cheese coated with egg mixture and cereal; served with cranberry sauce - perfect appetizers for a party.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°. Spray jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with cooking spray. Mix sour cream and 1/4 cup cranberry sauce until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
- Spread 4 bread slices with 1 teaspoon mustard each. Spread remaining bread slices with 2 teaspoons cranberry sauce each. Place turkey and cheese on mustard-spread bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices, cranberry sides down. Cut each sandwich into fourths.
- Place crushed cereal in shallow bowl. Beat eggs in another shallow bowl; beat in milk, sugar and salt until blended. Dip each sandwich into egg mixture, then coat with cereal. Place in pan. Drizzle margarine over top slices of sandwiches.
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until brown and crisp. Cut each sandwich diagonally in half. Serve warm with sour cream-cranberry sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 240 mg
BAKED STRAWBERRY FRENCH TOAST
Fresh strawberries and cream bring rich flavor to this easy oven strawberry French toast recipe. Perfect make-ahead recipe for breakfast or brunch! Serve with extra berries, whipped cream, and strawberry syrup.
Provided by Must Love Home
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes French Toast Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease or spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Slice the bread into 16 slices using a sharp knife. Save the ends to use in another dish, or discard. Arrange the bread slices in the prepared baking pan. Tuck strawberry slices between and around the bread.
- Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, lemon zest, almond extract, and salt together until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices. Press down on the top of the bread to help the egg absorb; it's okay if a little is in the bottom of the pan. Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Bake in the center of the preheated oven until the bread is firm when gently pressed and the top is crispy and golden, 45 to 55 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 211.3 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 628 mg, Sugar 9 g
Tips:
- Use thick-cut bread to make sure the French toast doesn't get soggy.
- For a richer flavor, use a mixture of butter and oil to cook the French toast.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the French toast. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Cook the French toast until it is golden brown on both sides.
- Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
Monte Cristo stuffed French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. With its combination of sweet and savory flavors, it's sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast treat, give this recipe a try!
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