APPLE PIE STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

APPLE PIE STUFFED FRENCH TOAST


4-oz. cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. apple butter
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
8 slices good-quality sandwich bread
1 large egg
1 cup cold water
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
Maple syrup for serving


1. Combine cream cheese, sugar, apple butter, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Spread on 4 slices of bread. Top with remaining bread slices, pressing down gently, forming 4 sandwiches.

2. Combine egg, water, flour, and vanilla in shallow pie plate. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large nonstick over medium heat. Dip both sides of 2 sandwiches in batter and place in skillet. Cook until deep golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining butter and bread.

3. Cut into triangles and serve immediately with maple syrup.