Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast

Photo via tasteofhome.com

Recipe source: food.com

Ingredients:

Servings:

  4   4

4

Units: US | Metric

• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese , softened
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves
• 8 slices country white bread
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter

Directions:

1. 1
   In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar; mix well then stir in the preserves.
2. 2
   Spread equally over 4 bread slices. Top with the remaining bread slices, forming sandwiches.
3. 3
   In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, half-and-half, and granulated sugar until well combined.
4. 4
   In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
5. 5
   Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, completely coating both sides. Cook 2 sandwiches at a time for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until golden.
6. 6
   Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet and cook the remaining 2 sandwiches.
7. 7
   Slice each in half diagonally and serve.