French Toast "yummy"

Vseward (Chef~V)'s Note:

A couple years ago my sister took my family to a resturant in Los Angeles. I ordered something off the menu called a "Yummy". From that point on I have been trying to duplicate it at home... I finally did! It's called a Yummy, because it is!

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves
• 8 slices country white bread
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar; mix well then stir in the preserves.
2. Spread equally over 4 bread slices.
3. Top with the remaining bread slices, forming sandwiches.
4. In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, half-and-half, and granulated sugar until well combined.
5. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
6. Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, completely coating both sides.
7. Cook 2 sandwiches at a time for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until golden.
8. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet and cook the remaining 2 sandwiches.
9. Slice each in half diagonally and serve.

Reviews

[bebeboy03]

This was pretty tasty. I mixed raspberry preserves with the cream cheese and only added about 1-2 TBSP of confectioners sugar to the mix. My 2 and 4 year old really liked this for breakfast this morning. I only gave it 4 star because I wish the outside was crispier. But will make this again! Thanks for the recipe!

[Cilantro in Canada]

I was in the grocery store and saw chocolate cream cheese with the sugar already added, so I decided to use that in this recipe. I served this with fresh strawberries. This is an easy recipe to make. Thanks for the recipe.

[Crafty Lady 13]

Yummy is an understatement...this french toast was sooooooo delicious. I used seedless raspberry jam in place of the strawberry preserves. The sweetened creaminess of the cream cheese really makes this dish. I melted some of the raspberry jam in the microwave and poured it over the french toast and added a touch of whipped cream. I was in breakfast heaven. :) Thanks for another great recipe, V! Made for PAC Fall, 2009. Update: This recipe is in my Top Favorites of 2009 Cookbook.