Ingredients
2 slices egg bread
4 eggs
1 pinch of ground cinnamon
1 fruit or maple syrup for garnish
4 tbsp cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp sweet butter or margarine
Directions
Lightly toast two slices of egg bread. When cool, spread with cream
cheese. Beat the eggs. Add vanilla and cinnamon. Dip the cream
cheese-spread bread into the egg mixture. Let it soak. Over medium
heat, melt 1/2 tsp. butter in a large non-stick skillet. Place the
bread in the skillet and pour the remainder of the egg mixture on the
slices. Let them brown. Melt remaining butter in another skillet
over medium heat. When the bottom of the french toast is brown, flip
it into the other pan. Remove when crispy. Serve with fruit or maple
syrup.
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Bread; Breads; Breakfast; French
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