Stuffed French Toast with Spiced Syrup

Stuffed French Toast with Spiced Syrup

1 tub (8 ounces) whipped cream cheese
1 TBSP brown sugar
1/4 tsp Watkins Nutmeg
16 slices Italian bread (1/2-inch thick)
5 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tsp Watkins Vanilla Extract
1/4 tsp Watkins Rum Extract
2 TBSP butter, divided
Spiced Syrup (recipe follows)

Mix cream cheese, brown sugar and nutmeg in small bowl until well blended. Spread 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture on each of 8 slices of bread. Top each with second bread slice to form 8 sandwiches.

Beat eggs with wire whisk in 13x9-inch baking dish. Stir in milk and extracts until well blended. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture (up to 2 minutes on each side depending on how long you wish to cook on griddle—more time is required the deeper the soak).

Melt 1 TBSP of the butter in, or spray with Watkins Cooking Spray on large non-stick 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 TBSP butter in skillet. Serve French toast with Spiced Syrup.

Spiced Syrup: Mix 1 1/2 cup pancake syrup, 1 tsp Watkins Vanilla Extract and 1/4 tsp Watkins Cinnamon, ⅛ tsp Watkins Nutmeg and Ginger, plus a sprinkle of Watkins Cloves in microwavable bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until warm, stirring once.

Tips and Variations:  Spread strawberry jam on each of the second bread slices before forming sandwiches.

Make your own whipped cream cheese:  With an electric hand beater or standing mixer, blend 8 oz pkg cream cheese with 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and Watkins Extract of your choice (Strawberry, Raspberry, Almond, Coconut, Maple, Butter, Rum, etc.) Or, add spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or cloves!

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