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Ham and Cheese Stuffed French Toast With Warm Apricot Syrup Recipe

Ham and Cheese Stuffed French Toast With Warm Apricot Syrup Recipe

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Ham and Cheese Stuffed French Toast With Warm Apricot Syrup

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Ingredients:

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12 slices firm coarse textured white bread (1 inch thick )
3 cups extra-rich milk
3 eggs, beaten to blend
3 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp brandy or 3 tbsp bourbon
1 tsp grated lemon peel
1 tsp grated orange peel
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
12 slices sharp cheddar cheese, preferably white (1 oz each)
6 slices baked ham (2 oz each)
4 tbsp unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
4 tbsp vegetable oil (or more )
powdered sugar
1 (12 oz) jar apricot preserves , larger pieces of fruit cut up
3 tbsp brandy or 3 tbsp bourbon
2 tbsp superfine sugar
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp water
1/4 tsp grated lemon peel

Directions:

For French Toast.
Dry bread slices at room temperature on wire rack for 1 hour.
Whisk next 9 ingredients (Milk through nutmeg) in large bowl until smooth.
Pour batter into 2 large rectangular baking dishes.
Arrange 6 bread slices in each dish; let stand until batter is absorbed, at least 1 hour; do not turn bread over. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead, covered and refrigerated.).
Cut cheese and ham slices to fit bread.
Set 6 cheese slices on 6 bread slices;top with ham; cover with remaining cheese.
Using spatula, place remaining bread dry side down atop ham.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons oil in each of 2 heavy skillets over medium heat.
Place 3 sandwiches in each skillet and fry until outsides are crisp and golden brown and cheese has melted, adding more oil if necessary, about 5 minutes per side.
Transfer to platter and dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately with warm syrup.
For Warm Apricot Syrup:.
Cook all ingredients in heavy small saucepan over low heat until preserves are melted and flavors blended, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	516.09 Kcal (2161 kJ)
Calories from fat	231.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.67g	39%
Cholesterol	113.67mg	38%
Sodium	790.03mg	33%
Potassium	264.25mg	6%
Total Carbs	55.43g	18%
Sugars	23.99g	96%
Dietary Fiber	8.2g	33%
Protein	16.77g	34%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	384.6mg	38%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	230.87 Kcal (967 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.48g	39%
Cholesterol	50.85mg	38%
Sodium	353.41mg	33%
Potassium	118.21mg	6%
Total Carbs	24.8g	18%
Sugars	10.73g	96%
Dietary Fiber	3.67g	33%
Protein	7.5g	34%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.2mg	14%
Calcium	172mg	38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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