Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast
Indulge in this delightful Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast, a perfect blend of creamy, tangy flavor and sweet blueberries sandwiched between fluffy bread—ideal for any brunch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup blueberries
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- Butter for frying
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Blueberry Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and blueberries. Spread the mixture onto half of the bread slices, then top with the remaining slices to create sandwiches.
- Whisk the Egg Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Heat the Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter to create a golden crust.
- Soak the Sandwiches: Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture allowing it to soak briefly, then place in the skillet.
- Cook Until Golden Brown: Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve with Maple Syrup: Serve the French toast warm with a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
Use stale bread for better texture. Feel free to substitute blueberries with other berries or bananas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg