St. Louis Bread Company Stuffed French
Toast St. Louis Bread Style

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Toast

• 4 eggs
• 2 cups Half-and-Half
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
• 8 thick slices St. Louis Bread Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Filling

• 8 ounces St. Louis Bread Honey Walnut Lite Cream Cheese, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine first seven ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until well blended. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish and set aside.
3. Combine filling ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Divide and spread mixture evenly over 4 of the bread slices. Top with the remaining 4 bread slices and press down gently. Dip bread slices into egg batter allowing them to soak on each side (about 30 seconds).
4. Heat 2 tablespoons butter or oil on a griddle or in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the bread until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
5. Place bread on a cookie sheet in the oven for about 10 minutes.
6. Serve with butter and maple syrup.

Attribution

Sue Stees, St. Louis Bread Company