Ingredients
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- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or Texas toast)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 tbsp butter (for frying)
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on four slices of bread and top each with another slice to form sandwiches.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, sugar, and salt.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, ensuring even coating.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Immediately coat in cinnamon sugar after cooking and serve warm with toppings of choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or fruit preserves to the cream cheese filling. Experiment with toppings like fresh fruits or flavored syrups to customize your dish.