Cheese Stuffed French Toast With Strawberry Sauce Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 12 x diagonally cut slices French bread (1-oz)
- 1/4 c. sifted powdered sugar
- 8 ounce reduced-fat cream cheese (1 tub)
- 2 1/2 c. 1% low-fat lowfat milk
- 1/3 c. sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 x egg whites
- 2 x Large eggs Vegetable cooking spray Strawberry Sauce Candied Lemon Rind INGREDIENTS FOR STRAWBERRY SAUCE
- 4 c. sliced strawberries
- 1/3 c. honey
- 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice INGREDIENTS FOR CANDIED LEMON RIND
- 1 lrg lemon
- 1/4 c. sugar divided
- 1 Tbsp. water
Directions
- Cut a horizontal slit through bottom crust of each slice of bread to create a pocket.
- Combine powdered sugar and cream cheese; stir well. Spread mix proportionately into pockets of bread. Place 6 bread slices in each of two large, shallow baking dishes; set aside.
- Combine lowfat milk, sugar, vanilla extract, egg whites, and Large eggs in a bowl; beat well with a wire whisk. Pour lowfat milk mix proportionately over bread slices.
- Cover and refrigerate1 hour or possibly till liquid is absorbed.
- Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium heat till warm. Arrange half of bread slices in skillet, and cook 3 min.
- Turn bread over, and cook 3 min or possibly till browned; remove from skillet. Repeat procedure with the remaining bread slices.
- Yield: 6servings (serving size: 2 slices toast and 1/2 c. sauce).
- INSTRUCTIONS FOR STRAWBERRY SAUCE:Combine all ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
- Yield: 3 c. (serving size: 1/2 c.).
- INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIED LEMON RINDUsing a vegetable peeler, carefully remove rind from lemon. Cut rind into 1/8-inch-thick strips; set aside.
- Combine 2 Tbsp. sugar and water in a 2-c. glass measure.
- Microwave at HIGH 1 minute; stir in rind strips. Microwave at HIGH 2 min, stirring every 30 seconds. Add in remaining 2 Tbsp. sugar, and toss well. Spread rind in a single layer on wax paper; let stand at room temperature till dry. Store in an airtight container.
- Yield: 1/4cup.
- NOTES : Serve with Strawberry Sauce, and garnish with Candied Lemon Rind.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 445g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 752 | |
| Calories from Fat 161 | 21% |
| Total Fat 18.24g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 9.11g | 36% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium 1023mg | 43% |
| Potassium 577mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 127.26g | 34% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.4g | 18% |
| Sugars 54.32g | 36% |
| Protein 23.61g | 38% |
