How to make Stuffed French Toast

We have been back on a great routine of letting the kids cook.  This is another recipe that my daughter Faith picked out from her Southern Living Children’s Cookbook.  From the 5 kid cookbooks that we have this is usually the one that she wants to cook from, partly I think because it has great photos of every recipe.

Lay out 12 slices of bread.  (We used 12 slices of double loaf Panera bread and actually made a double recipe, but instructions are for a single recipe.)

Spread half the slices with Strawberry Jam and the other half with softened cream cheese.  (We placed about 3 oz in the microwave for 15 seconds.)

Fold each slice with cream cheese over the slices with strawberry jam.

In a shallow dish add three eggs, three tablespoons milk, and 1/8 teaspoon salt and whisk until well blended.

Place a sandwich into the egg mixture and turn to coat both sides.

Lightly spray a non-stick skillet with Pam cooking spray.

Cook the stuffed French toast sandwiches over medium heat for about three minute each side or until the egg is done and the bread is golden brown.  Repeat until all the French Toast is cooked.

While the French Toast is cooking, chop the strawberries.

After the toast is done, remove from heat and place on a serving dish.  Using a sifter, sprinkle toast with powdered sugar.

Top with a fresh strawberry and serve.

The kiddos loved this recipe!!!

Note to self: Next time occupy the little kids with something else while helping the older ones in the kitchen!  It was a little harried as we were all hungry, the little kids were constantly underfoot asking questions and getting in the way, and I lost my patience with them several times.  This is a very easy recipe, but requires many steps so for a new chef some concentration is essential.  It was worked great to cook with all of them with simpler recipes though.