Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our tantalizing stuffed French toast pockets, a delectable breakfast or brunch treat that will awaken your senses. These delectable pockets are crafted using thick-cut bread, offering a satisfying bite, and stuffed with a luscious filling of cream cheese, sweet fruit preserves, and a hint of cinnamon, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. The egg and milk batter envelops each pocket, creating a golden-brown and crispy exterior, while the interior bursts with a creamy and fruity filling. Accompanying this main recipe, we present two additional variations: one featuring savory fillings of ham, cheese, and eggs, and the other a vegetarian delight filled with spinach, mushrooms, and feta cheese. Each variation promises a unique taste experience, ensuring that every palate is satisfied. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, our stuffed French toast pockets guarantee a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
STUFFED FRENCH TOAST POCKETS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: white bread, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cream cheese, honey, cinnamon, powdered sugar, syrup
Provided by Mercedes Sandoval
Categories Breakfast
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix the filling ingredients together in a small bowl until consistency is smooth. Chill 30 minutes.
- Roll each slice of bread flat with a mason jar or rolling pin.
- Put about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of a slice. Place another slice directly on top, as if you were making a sandwich.
- NOTE: Be careful not to press down on the center so the filling doesn't spread.
- Using a wide-mouth mason jar lid or biscuit/cookie cutter, press firmly down on the sandwich and remove the crust around the lid.
- Use a knife to refine the edges of the circle. Gently release pocket from lid.
- Press down firmly on the outer edges of the pocket with a fork to make indentations.
- Repeat steps 3-8 for each pocket. Set pockets aside.
- Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place baking rack on top of parchment paper and coat with cooking spray.
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
- Separately dip each pocket in egg mixture, flipping to ensure it gets entirely coated. Let excess drip off.
- Arrange 4 pockets on baking rack. Bake for 15-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool 5-10 minutes.
- Garnish with powdered sugar and syrup.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 23 grams
STUFFED FRENCH TOAST
Steps:
- Batter:
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mixing well until incorporated. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
- Filling:
- Fold all ingredients together in a bowl until well incorporated but not completely smooth.
- Syrup:
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and let reduce by 1/3.
- French Toast:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat a large saute pan and then add butter. Dredge the bread in the batter and place in the pan. Cook until golden brown on both sides, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool. Divide filling between 2 pieces of the bread top with the remaining 2 pieces of bread. Transfer French toast to oven and bake for 8 minutes.
- Cut each French toast in half and serve with the cinnamon syrup and, if desired, a large scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries.
STUFFED FRENCH TOAST BY CHEF ANDREA DRUMMER RECIPE BY TASTY
Inspired by bread pudding and crème brûlée, this stuffed French toast recipe features thick slices of brioche bread soaked in an egg custard, baked to golden brown perfection, and topped with torched turbinado sugar for a satisfying crunch. Made by Chef Andrea Drummer of the Original Cannabis Cafe (@OGCannabisCafe)
Provided by Tikeyah Whittle
Categories Breakfast
Time 4h40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the French toast: Using a paring knife, make a small slit in the side of each slice of bread, going almost to the other side, but not all the way through. Set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla bean seeds and bring to a simmer. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is warmed through, about 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs to a large bowl. Slowly a ladleful of the cream mixture and whisk to temper the eggs so they do not scramble. Remove the cream mixture from the heat and slowly stream the egg mixture into the pot, whisking to combine. Let cool to room temperature.
- Arrange the sliced brioche in a 9 x 13-inch (19 x 27 cm) baking dish. Pour the cooled custard mixture over the bread. Let soak for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Transfer the soaked brioche to a clean 9 x 13-inch (19 x 27 cm) baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
- While the toast bakes and cools, make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and strawberries. Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until fully combined and fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip and chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Make the macerated strawberries: In a separate medium bowl, combine the strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and lemon zest. Stir well, then set aside to macerate for 10 minutes.
- Make the chantilly cream: In a separate medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla. Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Pipe the ricotta and cream cheese mixture into the center of each slice of French toast, being careful not to overfill.
- Top each slice of French toast with a generous sprinkle of turbinado sugar. Brûlée the sugar with a kitchen torch until melted and golden brown.
- Add the blueberries and maple syrup to the macerated strawberries and stir to combine.
- Garnish each slice of brûléed French toast with a spoonful of the berry mixture, a dollop of chantilly cream, and a mint leaf. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
STUFFED FRENCH TOAST
This recipe is delicious and perfect for a weekend brunch. It can easily be prepared in advance and refrigerated until serving time, just give each piece a little extra time to heat through in the frying pan.
Provided by S. Merrill
Categories Breakfast
Time 40m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl beat together the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of the apricot jam, and the 1 teaspoon of vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in the pecans and set aside.
- Cut the bread into ten to twelve 1 1/2-inch-thick slices; cut a pocket in the top of each. Fill the pocket with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture.
- Combine the remaining apricot jam and orange juice in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, whisking as jam melts so the mixture is a smooth syrup.
- Beat together eggs, whipping cream, cinnamon and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Preheat a large frying pan over medium heat, or use a griddle, if preferred. Using tongs, dip filled bread slices in the egg mixture, being careful not to squeeze out the filling. Cook in lightly greased pan for about 2 minutes per side or until lightly brown. Keep warm in a 300 degree oven while cooking remaining slices.
- To serve, drizzle warm syrup over the hot French toast.
- Tip: For lower fat, use 1 cup refrigerated egg product in place of whole eggs and 1% milk instead of whipping cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 835.1, Fat 43, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 268.9, Sodium 833.6, Carbohydrate 95.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 26.8, Protein 20.1
Tips:
- Use day-old bread for the best results. Fresh bread will be too soft and may fall apart when you try to stuff it.
- If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a can of soup to flatten the bread.
- Be careful not to overfill the pockets, or they will be difficult to seal and may burst open while cooking.
- Use a non-stick cooking spray to grease the pan before cooking the pockets. This will help to prevent them from sticking.
- Cook the pockets over medium heat until they are golden brown and crispy. This will take about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve the pockets immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, or fruit.
Conclusion:
Stuffed French toast pockets are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. They are perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. With a little creativity, you can create your own unique fillings and toppings to make this dish your own. So next time you're looking for a fun and creative way to enjoy French toast, give stuffed French toast pockets a try!
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