A Surprise-Inside French Toast Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: French Toast Recipes. (A Surprise-Inside French Toast Recipe). Stuffed French toast with a creamy filling is good paired with a fibrous fruit such as a 1/2 cup fresh raspberries. Note: This French toast is high in sodium, primarily because of the cheeses. For a lower-sodium dish, substitute no-salt cheeses if you can find them. You can also try substituting orange, almond or strawberry extract for the vanilla. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robin Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

A Surprise-Inside French Toast Recipe

Ingredients

6 (2 inch thick) slices French bread

¼ cup ricotta cheese

¼ cup cottage cheese

whipped

2 tablespoons lowfat cream cheese

2 teaspoons white sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 cups egg substitute

¼ cup evaporated milk

Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

Step 1

Cut a pocket in each slice of bread. Open carefully

Step 2

In a large bowl combine the ricotta cottage cheese and cream cheese. Add the sugar and flavoring extract and beat until smooth. Spread the mixture evenly into each bread pocket.

Step 3

Beat together the egg substitutes and milk. Dip the slices of bread in the egg mixture.

Step 4

Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray. Cook the toast on each side for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.

Nutritional Information

A Surprise-Inside French Toast Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 323.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.5g 49%

Carbohydrates: 37.9g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 5g

Fat: 7.4g 11%

Saturated Fat: 2.4g 12%

Cholesterol: 8.6mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 526.6IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.3mg 64%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg 1%

Folate: 110.5mcg 28%

Calcium: 131.7mg 13%

Iron: 4.9mg 27%

Magnesium: 31.7mg 11%

Potassium: 541.2mg 15%

Sodium: 674.6mg 27%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 46%

Calories From Fat: 66.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.