Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast

Ingredients:

For the Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup diced strawberries

For the French Toast:

• 8 slices thick-cut bread
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• Butter, for frying

For Serving:

• Maple syrup
• Additional diced strawberries
• Optional: Powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then gently fold in the diced strawberries.
2. Make the Batter: In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
3. Assemble: Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over 4 slices of bread. Top with the remaining slices to form sandwiches.
4. Cook: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each sandwich in the batter, ensuring both sides are well coated. Fry until each side is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5. Serve: Drizzle with maple syrup, add additional diced strawberries, and sprinkle powdered sugar if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4