Ingredients

  • French bread
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • maple syrup
  • pecans
  • 2 eggs
  • 23 cup milk
  • 14 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 14 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • salt (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup berries (in season)

Method

  • Stuffing:.
  • In a Mixing bowl bring Cream Cheese to room temperature, then beat it till fluffy.
  • Add Maple Syrup, just enough to add flavor and desired amount of pecans.
  • Slice French Bread about 1 inch thick.
  • Cut a slit through top to form a pocket in bread.
  • Put teaspoon of stuffing in each slice.
  • Beat together egg, milk, salt, desired spices and vanilla.
  • Heat a lightly oiled griddle of skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Dunk each slice of bread in egg mixture, soaking both sides.
  • Place in pan, and cook on both sides until golden.
  • Serve hot!
  • Great with French Toast Sauce.
  • French Toast Sauce.
  • Mix all into pot and bring to a boil.
  • Turn to medium until it thickens.
  • Add berries.