Stuffed French Toast with Spiced Syrup - Recipe

Perfect for a holiday morning, this French toast, stuffed with sweetened cream cheese, has the creamy and spicy flavors of eggnog.

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Directions

1. 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.

2. Beat eggs with wire whisk in 13x9-inch baking dish. Stir in milk and extracts until well blended. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, soaking for 2 minutes on each side.

3. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in large nonstick 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 tablespoon butter in skillet. Serve French toast with Spiced Syrup.

Spiced Syrup: Mix 1 cup pancake syrup, 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract and 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Pumpkin Pie Spice in microwavable bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until warm, stirring once.

Test Kitchen Tip: Spread strawberry jam on each of the second bread slices before forming sandwiches.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
-		1 tub (8 ounces) whipped cream cheese
-		1 tablespoon brown sugar
-		1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Nutmeg, Ground
-		16 slices Italian bread (1/2-inch thick)
-		5 eggs
-		1 cup milk
-		1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
-		1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Imitation Rum Extract
-		2 tablespoons butter, divided
-		Spiced Syrup (recipe follows)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 446 Calories
Fat: 18 Grams
Protein: 12 Grams
Cholesterol: 173 Milligrams
Carbohydrates: 59 Grams
Sodium: 526 Milligrams
Fiber: 2 Grams