| Directions | 1. Mix cream cheese, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of the cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla in small bowl until well blended. Spread 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture on each of 8 slices of bread. Spread 1 tablespoon of preserves on each of the remaining 8 slices of bread. Press one each of the bread slices together to form 8 sandwiches.
2. Beat eggs with wire whisk in 13x9-inch baking dish. Stir in milk, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until well blended. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, soaking for 2 minutes on each side.
3. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in large nonstick skillet or griddle on medium-low heat. Place 4 of the sandwiches in skillet. Cook 4 to 5 minutes per side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining sandwiches, melting remaining tablespoon butter in skillet. Serve French toast with maple syrup, if desired. |
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Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Servings: 8
| | Ingredients | - | | 1 tub (8 ounces) whipped cream cheese |
- | | 1 tablespoon brown sugar |
- | | 3 teaspoons McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground |
- | | 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract |
- | | 16 slices Italian bread (1/2-inch thick) |
- | | 1/2 cup apricot preserves or jam |
- | | 5 eggs |
- | | 1 cup milk |
- | | 2 tablespoons butter, divided |
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| Nutrition (per serving) | Calories: 398 Calories Fat: 18 Grams Protein: 12 Grams Cholesterol: 173 Milligrams Carbohydrates: 47 Grams Sodium: 496 Milligrams Fiber: 2 Grams
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