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Stuffed French Toast with Pumpkin Pie Filling
- Yield: 4 Servings
- Prep Time: 15 Mins.
- Cook Time: 15 Mins.
- This impressive but easy-to-prepare French toast with a rich pumpkin filling is perfect for serving a hungry brunch crowd.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/3 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 8 thick slices egg bread
- 1/2 cup Fisher® Pecan Chips, divided
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- Whipped cream, for serving
- Maple syrup, for serving
Directions
- Beat mascarpone cheese until light and fluffy; beat in pumpkin purée, maple syrup, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice.
- Spread pumpkin mixture evenly over 4 slices of bread; sprinkle each with 1 tbsp nuts. Cap with remaining bread slices.
- In shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and sugar; dip each sandwich in egg mixture. Melt half of the butter in skillet set over medium-heat; cook sandwiches, in batches, for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden, adding remaining butter as needed.
- Serve with dollop of whipped cream and drizzle of maple syrup. Garnish with remaining nuts.
- Tip: Alternatively, serve with a dollop of Greek vanilla yogurt instead of whipped cream.
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