Stuffed French Toast

Easy
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

4 slices (⅔ inch thick) stale brioche bread

2

1 egg, beaten

3

2 tbsp cream cheese

4

1 pinch salt

5

2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided

6

¼ cup heavy cream

7

¼ cup granulated sugar

8

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1

Spread cream cheese on half the bread. Press into sort of a sandwich and set aside.

2

Combine egg, vanilla, cream, sugar, and salt in a pie pan. Add bread "sandwiches" to mixture and coat both sides.

3

Melt 1 tbsp butter in a small nonstick skillet heated between medium and medium high. Add 1 "sandwich" to pan and cook until golden brown on both sides.

4

Remove from pan. Melt remaining butter and repeat.

5

Serve immediately with maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.