Pain Perdu (French Toast)

The cream cheese filling makes this sweet breakfast favorite an extra-special treat.


Pain Perdu (French Toast)


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 9 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  recipe  Cream Cheese Filling (see recipe below)On Sale
  • 1  8-ounce  French bread baguetteOn Sale
  • 1  5-ounce can (2/3 cup)  evaporated milkOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  milkOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  butter or margarineOn Sale
  • 3    slightly beaten eggsOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  sugarOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  vanillaOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  cooking oilOn Sale
  •     Maple-flavored or fruit-flavored syrupOn Sale

Directions
1.
Prepare Cream Cheese Filling; set aside. Cut bread into 3/4-inch-thick slices; set aside. In small saucepan heat evaporated milk, milk, and butter or margarine just until butter melts. In medium bowl combine eggs, sugar, vanilla, and warm milk mixture; pour into a shallow baking dish. Place bread slices in egg mixture, turning to coat both sides. Let stand about 5 minutes to thoroughly soak bread.
2.
In large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add several bread slices and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining bread, adding more oil if necessary. Working with half of the slices of toast, spread about 1 heaping tablespoon of Cream Cheese Filling on each slice; top with remaining slices. Serve with desired syrup. Makes 9 servings.

Cream Cheese Filling
In food processor bowl or mixing bowl combine one 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened; one-fourth of an 8-ounce container frozen whipped dessert topping, thawed; 2 tablespoons sugar; and 2 tablespoons dairy sour cream. Cover and process or beat until smooth.

Make-Ahead Tip
: Prepare and cook bread slices as directed above. Place the cooked slices of toast on a baking sheet and freeze just until firm. Place in freezer container, seal, label, and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, place frozen slices in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until heated through. Meanwhile, prepare Cream Cheese Filling. Fill and serve as directed.

Nutrition information
Calories 379, Total Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 13 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 20%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 10%, Iron 7%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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