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Cranberry-Stuffed French Toast

4.5

(5)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

four 1-inch-thick diagonal slices Italian or French bread
4 tablespoons cranberry sauce (any kind)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
confectioners' sugar for sprinkling
Accompaniment: pure maple syrup

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put bread slices, cut sides down, on a work surface and make a horizontal lengthwise opening in each by cutting to within 1/4 inch of opposite side. Spread 1 tablespoon cranberry sauce in each opening and gently press closed.

    Step 2

    In a flat-bottomed dish just large enough to hold bread slices in one layer whisk together eggs, milk, and a pinch salt. Add stuffed bread slices and soak, turning once or twice, until custard is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

    Step 3

    In a 9-to 10-inch non-stick skillet heat butter over moderate heat until foam subsides and cook bread slices 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until golden and crisp. Transfer French toast with a slotted spatula to paper towels to drain briefly and sprinkle lightly with sugar.

  2. Step 4

    Serve French toast with maple syrup.

TagsToastSandwichMainBreakfastBrunchNut FreeVegetarianEasyGourmet
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