Cheddar French Toast with Dried Fruit Syrup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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My family loves this warm French toast on cold mornings in the North Carolina mountains where we take our yearly vacation. Each year, I alter the recipe slightly by experimenting with different dried fruits. Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups maple syrup |
1 package (8 ounces) dried fruit, diced |
1/4 cup chopped walnuts |
12 slices italian or french bread (cut diagonally 1 inch thick) |
1-1/3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese |
4 eggs |
2 cups milk |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the syrup, fruit and walnuts; cover and let stand overnight.
2. Cut a slit in the crust of each slice of bread to form a pocket. Stuff each pocket with 2 tablespoons cheese. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and salt; soak bread for 2 minutes per side. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides. Serve with dried fruit syrup. Yield: 6 servings.
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