Stuffed French Toast (america's Test Kitchen)

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 8 slices high-quality sandwich bread
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• maple syrup, for serving

Recipe

• 1 combine the cream cheese, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. spread the mixture on 4 bread slices. top with the remaining bread slices, pressing down gently to form 4 sandwiches.
• 2 combine the egg, water, flour, and vanilla in a shallow pie plate. melt 2 t of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. dip both sides of 2 of the sandwiches in the batter and place in the skillet. cook until deep golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. repeat this process with the remaining butter and sandwiches.
• 3 cut the french toast into triangles and serve immediately with maple syrup, if desired.