restaurant-level stuffed french toast

Stuffed French Toast is a restaurant-quality brunch you can easily make at home! We’re frying up a cream cheese-stuffed brioche bread until golden brown, and topping it with homemade whipped cream, fresh berries, and plenty of maple syrup.

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This french toast is what I like to call takeout-fakeout – it’s just like a fancy brunch you’d order from a restaurant, but we’re learning how to make it at home!

Why you’ll love this Stuffed French Toast:

• Perfectly Cooked French Toast – This french toast is cooked to golden brown perfection, is never soggy, and is full of flavor!
• Stuffed with Goodness – We’re stuffing a sweet cream cheese filling into our french toast. It’s creamy and sweet, but not too sweet!
• Pile on the Toppings – Add whatever toppings you like to this stuffed french toast recipe! Use fresh berries, or add my homemade 10-Minute Strawberry Compote or Blueberry Sauce.
  

Ingredient Overview:

As always, the full recipe with measurements & directions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Use the table of contents (back at the top, below the first image, to navigate).

• Bread – Use a nice brioche, challah loaf, or french loaf.
• Eggs – Use large eggs.
• Milk – Use any milk you like! I used 2% milk.
• Vanilla extract – Use real vanilla extract for the best flavor.

Recipe Variations:

• Gluten-free/Dairy-Free: I have not tested this recipe with gluten-free or dairy-free alternatives. If you do try to modify the recipe, be sure to use ingredients/brands you already know and trust!
• Classic French Toast – Simply omit the cream cheese filling portion of the recipe, and batter and fry each slice of bread like you normally would.
• Nutella – Add 3-4 tbsp of nutella to the cream cheese mixture for a nutella stuffed french toast! Peanut butter would be a fun addition as well.
• Nuts – Sprinkle on some toasted walnuts or pecans with your berries to top, if desired.

How to Make Stuffed French Toast:

Step 1: Make the Filling. Mix together cream cheese, a little powdered sugar, and a splash of vanilla. That’s our lightly sweetened cream cheese filling.

Step 2: Fill the Bread. Spread the filling on half of your slices of brioche bread, and then create a sandwich with a plain piece. 

Step 3: Cook the French Toast. Dunk each piece into a simple french toast batter – a mix of eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. This is my go-to french toast recipe. It’s flavorful, and turns out perfectly every time! Cook until golden brown.

Step 4: Serve the French Toast! Slice into triangles with a sharp knife, and top with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and maple syrup. Your family will be convinced that you ordered this brunch dish from a fancy restaurant!

Serving + Storing Stuffed French Toast:

Serve piping hot with any desired toppings! Store leftovers, without toppings, in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days, reheating before enjoying. Then, make my Churro French Toast Sticks next!

Expert Success Tips:

• Grease your Pan – Be sure to use butter or nonstick spray to grease your griddle or pan, and re-apply this between each round of french toast. This will ensure nothing sticks while you are cooking.
• Use day-old bread – Use day old bread if you can, as it is less likely to get soggy.
• Keep it warm – Keep cooked slices on a pan in the oven set to warm while you cook to keep everything hot until ready to serve.

FAQs:

Special Tools:

• Griddle – We love the Oster one but it’s currently out of stock online, so I have linked a similar griddle with great ratings!
• Mixing Bowls – I love this set of glass mixing bowls for baking anything.

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More Breakfast Recipes to Love:

• One-Bowl Raspberry Lemon Coffee Cake
• One-Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
• Mini Quiche Cups (Customizable!)
• Ultra Plush Lemon Loaf
• Bakery-Style Jumbo Blueberry Muffins
• Blueberry Lemon Coffee Cake
• Caramel Apple Crumb Cake

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