Are you looking for something *different* for your weekend breakfast. We have some "standard" breakfast menus at our house that we love, but sometimes, I want something special. This is one of our family's favorite breakfast treats.
(perfect for breakfast in bed!)
Filling: Batter:
1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese 4 eggs, beaten
1/3 C sugar 1 t vanilla extract
1/3 C toasted, chopped pecans ¼ C milk
1 T orange zest
1 large loaf french bread
2 T butter for the pan (not for the batter)
Blend the cream cheese , nuts, sugar, and 1 T orange zest in a medium mixing bowl and set aside. Cut the French bread loaf into 1 inch slices. Then, cut each slice again 2/3 through to form a pocket with a hinge of bread at the bottom. Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture into each bread pocket and lightly press to close around the filling. Set aside.
Whip eggs in a medium glass bowl with a fork, and then add vanilla and milk. Stir again. Pour the egg mixture into a shallow dish or pie pan. Briefly dip each filled bread pocket on both sides.
Heat a large pan over medium heat and melt the butter. Place the bread in the pan and fry on both sides until golden brown; about 5 minutes.
Syrup:
1 C pure maple syrup
¼ C toasted chopped pecans
1 T orange zest
In a hot medium sized pan, add all 3 ingredients. Heat until bubbling. Remove from heat and pour on top of each French toast pocket.
Enjoy!
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