Stuffed French Toast
If you follow me, then you know that I love creating simple and sophisticated recipes. I love recipes that are fail-proof, yet impressive, which is why I enjoy sharing my recipes with y’all, from an easy French toast board to my lactose-free French toast with berries. I am a woman on-the-go and sometimes I want really good meals with minimal prep and cook time.
Have you ever had friends over and you didn’t want to make an entire feast, but yet you still desired to leave your guests with something more than a bagel on their tummy? Well, this savory and sweet recipe is one that your guests will love, and they will love you for it! In essence, it is the at-home answer to a morning at one of the best brunch spots in Atlanta.
What’s more, the whole pan can be assembled the night before, so all that is left in the morning is the oven. If you love a French toast you can pick up with your hands, try my sausage French toast roll-ups or my strawberry French toast roll-ups next. Equally important, this one goes into the oven all at once, so everyone eats at the same time.
What Is Stuffed French Toast?
Stuffed French toast is French toast with a filling. In this version, sweetened cream cheese is sandwiched between two slices of Italian bread, a simple mixture of eggs and milk is poured over the top, and the whole pan is baked until the center is set and the top is lightly browned.
In other words, there is no standing at the stove and flipping slices. With six ingredients and one pan, it is the kind of recipe that looks impressive and asks very little of you.
Stuffed French Toast Ingredients (With Purpose & Flavor Notes)
Cream Cheese
Eight ounces, at room temperature so it blends and spreads easily. This is the creamy filling in the center.
Sugar
Three to four tablespoons sweeten the cream cheese. Use three for a lightly sweet filling and four if you like it sweeter.
Italian Bread
Eight slices. Almost any type of bread will work, including cinnamon raisin or brioche.
Eggs
Four eggs are the base of the custard that soaks into the bread and sets in the oven.
Milk
Half a cup loosens the eggs so the mixture pours evenly over the bread.
Fresh Berries
For serving. Strawberries, raspberries and blueberries add color and a fresh, tart contrast to the rich filling.
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9-by-13-Inch Ceramic Baking Dish
A 9-by-13-inch baking dish holds all four sandwiches in one layer.
Half Sheet Pan
A rimmed sheet pan works too, and gives the edges a little more color.
Large Mixing Bowl
For whisking the eggs and milk together.
Balloon Whisk
Blends the eggs and milk until smooth.
Measuring Cups and Spoons
For the sugar and the milk.
Silicone Spatula Set
Spreads the cream cheese filling evenly to the edges of the bread.
Serrated Bread Knife
A serrated knife for slicing a loaf of Italian bread or brioche.
Strawberry Huller
Makes quick work of the strawberries for the top.
Silicone Spatula Turners
Lifts each baked sandwich out of the pan in one piece.
Glass Syrup Pitcher
For warm maple syrup at the table.
Ceramic Serving Platter
Bring the French toast to the table on a white platter, topped with berries.
White Ceramic Coffee Mugs
Because brunch at home calls for good coffee.
How To Make Stuffed French Toast
Step 1: Make the Filling
Mix the cream cheese and sugar until blended.
Step 2: Build the Sandwiches
Spread the filling on 4 slices of bread. Cover with the remaining slices and place them into a baking dish or a rimmed baking sheet.
Step 3: Add the Egg Mixture
Whisk the eggs and milk until blended, then pour over the bread. At this step you can cover the pan and refrigerate it overnight.
Step 4: Let It Stand
Let the pan stand for 10 to 15 minutes so the bread soaks up the egg mixture. Heat the oven to 350°F.
Step 5: Bake
Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly browned.
Step 6: Serve
Serve topped with fresh berries.
Stuffed French Toast
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 3-4 Tbsp sugar
- 8 slices Italian bread almost any type of bread will work, cinnamon raisin or brioche too
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- fresh berries for serving
Instructions
- Mix the cream cheese and sugar until blended, then spread on 4 slices of bread.
- Cover with the remaining pieces and place into a baking dish or a rimmed baking sheet.
- Whisk the eggs and milk until blended; pour over the bread. (On this step you can cover the pan and refrigerate overnight.)
- Let stand 10-15 minutes. Heat the oven to 350ºF.
- Bake, uncovered, 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly browned.
- Serve topped with berries.
Notes
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Get the Recipe →Stuffed French Toast Variations
Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Swap the Italian bread for cinnamon raisin for built-in spice and sweetness.
Brioche
Brioche makes a richer, softer French toast.
Add Fruit to the Filling
Tuck sliced strawberries or a spoonful of jam on top of the cream cheese before closing each sandwich.
Add Vanilla or Cinnamon
A splash of vanilla or a pinch of cinnamon in the egg mixture adds warmth.
Make It for Grown-Ups
For a boozy brunch, see my spiked strawberry French toast.
Waffles Instead
If your crowd prefers waffles, my strawberries and cream waffles bring the same berries-and-cream flavor.
When I Love Serving Stuffed French Toast
When Friends Stay Over
This is exactly the recipe for mornings when you want to offer more than a bagel without making an entire feast.
Weekend Brunch
Slide the pan into the oven, pour a champagne brunch punch, and brunch is ready when the timer goes off.
Holiday Mornings
Assemble it the night before and bake it while everyone is waking up. A round of holiday mimosas makes it a celebration.
Mother’s Day
It looks impressive on a plate with berries, yet it is simple enough for the family to make for her.
Busy Mornings
Minimal prep and cook time is the whole point. Add make-ahead egg muffins for something savory.
Brunch Buffets
It holds its own on a bigger table next to a Greek yogurt board.
What To Serve With Stuffed French Toast
Something Savory
A slice of bacon, spinach and mushroom quiche balances the sweetness.
Fresh Fruit
Extra berries, or my honey lime basil peach fruit salad.
A Smoothie
A pomegranate berry smoothie keeps the berry theme going.
Coffee
Hot coffee for the morning, or spiked iced coffee for a grown-up brunch.
Syrup
Warm maple syrup or a drizzle of honey at the table.
Stuffed French Toast Storage
Make Ahead
After pouring the egg mixture over the bread, cover the pan and refrigerate it overnight. Bake it in the morning.
Refrigerate
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat
Warm in a 350°F oven until heated through. The oven keeps the top from turning soggy.
Berries
Add the fresh berries right before serving.
Stuffed French Toast FAQs
Can I make stuffed French toast the night before?
Yes. Once the egg mixture is poured over the bread, you can cover the pan and refrigerate it overnight.
What bread is best for stuffed French toast?
I use Italian bread, but almost any type will work, including cinnamon raisin and brioche.
What temperature do I bake it at?
350°F, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes.
How do I know when it is done?
The center is set and the top is lightly browned.
How much sugar goes in the filling?
Three to four tablespoons, depending on how sweet you like it.
How many does this serve?
The recipe makes four stuffed French toast sandwiches.
Final Thoughts
This stuffed French toast is everything I want in a brunch recipe: fail-proof, impressive, and ready with minimal prep and cook time. In the final analysis, your guests will love it, and they will love you for it.
If you make it, I’d love to know which bread you choose.
Erica A. Thomas
Founder of Eating With Erica
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