Stuffed French Toast Recipe
Ingredients
| 4 (1-ounce) diagonally cut slices French bread | ||
| Dried apricots | 3 Tablespoon, finely chopped | |
| 1/2 cup nonfat ricotta cheese | ||
| Mozzarella cheese | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Sugar | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Vanilla extract | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| 3/4 cup apricot nectar | ||
| Ripe banana | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), sliced | |
| Skim milk | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Egg substitute | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), frozen | |
| Vegetable cooking spray | ||
Directions
Cut a slit through top of each slice of bread to form a pocket.
Set aside.
Combine 1 tablespoon dried apricots, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl; stir well.
Stuff 2 tablespoons cheese mixture into pocket of each slice of bread; set aside.
Combine remaining 2 tablespoons apricots and apricot nectar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 1 minute.
Remove from heat; stir in banana.
Set aside, and keep warm.
Combine milk and egg substitute in a large shallow dish; stir well.
Place stuffed bread slices in dish, turning to coat.
Let stand until milk mixture is absorbed.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium heat until hot.
Gently add bread to skillet, and cook 2 minutes.
Carefully turn bread over, and cook 2 minutes or until browned.
Set aside.
Combine 1 tablespoon dried apricots, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl; stir well.
Stuff 2 tablespoons cheese mixture into pocket of each slice of bread; set aside.
Combine remaining 2 tablespoons apricots and apricot nectar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 1 minute.
Remove from heat; stir in banana.
Set aside, and keep warm.
Combine milk and egg substitute in a large shallow dish; stir well.
Place stuffed bread slices in dish, turning to coat.
Let stand until milk mixture is absorbed.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium heat until hot.
Gently add bread to skillet, and cook 2 minutes.
Carefully turn bread over, and cook 2 minutes or until browned.
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