Strawberry Jam-Filled French Toast

Vegetarian
Health score
14%
Strawberry Jam-Filled French Toast
20 min.
4
473kcal

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Indulge in a delightful morning treat with our Strawberry Jam-Filled French Toast, a perfect blend of creamy and fruity flavors that will elevate your breakfast experience. This vegetarian dish is not only quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes, but it also serves as a wonderful option for brunch gatherings or a cozy family breakfast. With each serving clocking in at 473 calories, you can enjoy a satisfying meal without the guilt.

The star of this recipe is the luscious cream cheese filling, enhanced with a hint of orange zest, which pairs beautifully with the sweet strawberry preserves. The combination of these ingredients creates a rich and flavorful filling that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. The French bread, dipped in a light egg mixture, is cooked to golden perfection, providing a delightful contrast to the creamy center.

Whether you're looking to impress guests or simply treat yourself to a special breakfast, this Strawberry Jam-Filled French Toast is sure to please. Serve it warm, dusted with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, and watch as it becomes a favorite in your breakfast repertoire. Get ready to savor every bite of this deliciously sweet and satisfying dish!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup weight cream cheese fat-free softened (from 8-ounce container)
  • tablespoon powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon orange zest grated
  • slices bread french sliced ( 1/)
  • teaspoons strawberry jam 
  • 0.5 cup eggs fat-free
  • 0.5 cup skim milk fat-free (skim)
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • tablespoon powdered sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pie form

Directions

  1. In small bowl, mix cream cheese, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and the orange peel until well blended.
  2. Spread 4 slices of the bread evenly with cream cheese mixture.
  3. Spread 2 teaspoons preserves on each remaining slice of bread. Top each with 1 bread slice spread with cream cheese, making 4 sandwiches.
  4. In shallow bowl or pie pan, mix egg product, milk and vanilla until well blended.
  5. Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat or to 375°F. Dip each sandwich into egg mixture, turning to coat both sides. Cook in hot skillet 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Sprinkle each sandwich with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories473kcal
Protein17.8%
Fat11.77%
Carbs70.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.19
Glycemic Load
56.93
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
20.670000071111%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:473kcal
23.65%
Fat:6.16g
9.48%
Saturated Fat:1.74g
10.85%
Carbohydrates:82.99g
27.66%
Net Carbohydrates:80g
29.09%
Sugar:19.11g
21.24%
Cholesterol:115.61mg
38.54%
Sodium:930.02mg
40.44%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.1%
100%
Protein:20.98g
41.95%
Selenium:47.54µg
67.92%
Vitamin B1:0.95mg
63.09%
Vitamin B2:0.77mg
45.59%
Folate:178.89µg
44.72%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.47%
Vitamin B3:6.27mg
31.35%
Iron:5.64mg
31.32%
Phosphorus:303.93mg
30.39%
Calcium:176.87mg
17.69%
Zinc:2.08mg
13.88%
Magnesium:52.06mg
13.02%
Fiber:3g
11.99%
Copper:0.24mg
11.85%
Vitamin B5:1.13mg
11.25%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.84%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.7%
Potassium:294.22mg
8.41%
Vitamin D:0.94µg
6.3%
Vitamin A:235.04IU
4.7%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.05%
Vitamin C:1.57mg
1.91%