French Toast Pockets Recipes

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST POCKETS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Mix the filling ingredients together in a small bowl until consistency is smooth. Chill 30 minutes.
• Roll each slice of bread flat with a mason jar or rolling pin.
• Put about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of a slice. Place another slice directly on top, as if you were making a sandwich.
• NOTE: Be careful not to press down on the center so the filling doesn't spread.
• Using a wide-mouth mason jar lid or biscuit/cookie cutter, press firmly down on the sandwich and remove the crust around the lid.
• Use a knife to refine the edges of the circle. Gently release pocket from lid.
• Press down firmly on the outer edges of the pocket with a fork to make indentations.
• Repeat steps 3-8 for each pocket. Set pockets aside.
• Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place baking rack on top of parchment paper and coat with cooking spray.
• Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
• Separately dip each pocket in egg mixture, flipping to ensure it gets entirely coated. Let excess drip off.
• Arrange 4 pockets on baking rack. Bake for 15-25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Let cool 5-10 minutes.
• Garnish with powdered sugar and syrup.
• Enjoy!

FRENCH TOAST STICKS

Steps:

• Mix eggs, powdered sugar, milk, maple syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl with a fork until well blended. Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture.
• Coat a skillet with nonstick spray and heat over medium heat. Place sticks in the hot skillet and cook until brown, 2 to 3 minutes; turn over and cook until browned on other side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Repeat with the second batch.

CHOCOLATE SURPRISE FRENCH TOAST POCKETS

Steps:

• Cut a pocket horizontally in each slice of bread through the top of crust.
• Fill each bread slice with chocolate chips. Make batter by mixing eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon,liqueur(optional) and nutmeg in a shallow dish.
• One at a time, carefully dip the filled bread slices into the egg mixture to coat both sides.
• In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Cook the slices on the hot pan until golden brown on both sides, using more butter as needed.
• Transfer 2 slices to each plate, dust with powdered sugar before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup.

FRENCH TOAST STICKS

Steps:

• Cut each piece of bread into thirds; place in an ungreased 13x9-in. dish. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over bread; soak for 2 minutes, turning once. If desired, coat bread with cornflake crumbs on all sides. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes. Transfer to an airtight freezer container and store in the freezer., To use frozen French toast sticks: Place desired number on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 8 minutes. Turn; bake 10-12 minutes longer or until golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired. Serve with syrup.

FRENCH TOAST POCKETS

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, vanilla, chopped pecans and 2 tablespoons sugar. Set aside. Combine eggs, milk, nutmeg and 4 tablespoons sugar until well blended. Set aside. Combine crushed cornflakes with coconut and set aside. Cut down through the top and along one side of each slice of bread. Spread a generous tablespoon of cream cheese filling inside of each pocket. Preheat lightly greased electric griddle to 325°F. Dip bread pockets into egg/milk mixture, then into corn flake/coconut mixture. Coat both sides of each pocket slice. Cook until golden on both sides and each slice is warmed through. Serve warm with Creamy Caramel Syrup. (Bread may be stuffed, wrapped, and frozen ahead of time.)

FRENCH TOAST POCKETS

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, vanilla, chopped pecans and 2 tablespoons sugar. Set aside. Combine eggs, milk, nutmeg and 4 tablespoons sugar until well blended. Set aside. Combine crushed cornflakes with coconut and set aside. Cut down through the top and along one side of each slice of bread. Spread a generous tablespoon of cream cheese filling inside of each pocket. Preheat lightly greased electric griddle to 325°F. Dip bread pockets into egg/milk mixture, then into corn flake/coconut mixture. Coat both sides of each pocket slice. Cook until golden on both sides and each slice is warmed through. Serve warm with Creamy Caramel Syrup. (Bread may be stuffed, wrapped, and frozen ahead of time.)

FRENCH TOAST BAKE

Steps:

• Slice bread and cut off and discard crusts. Beat milk, eggs, and vanilla together in a bowl until well combined.
• Stir melted butter and brown sugar together until well mixed. Pour into the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan; spread evenly. Layer bread slices over top. Pour milk mixture evenly over bread. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover with aluminum foil and chill in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
• When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove cover and continue to bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 15 more minutes.
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon before serving.

FRENCH TOAST POCKETS

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, vanilla, chopped pecans and 2 tablespoons of sugar.
• Set aside.
• Combine eggs, milk, nutmeg and 4 tablespoons of sugar until well blended.
• Set aside.
• Combine crushed cornflakes with coconut and set aside.
• Cut down through the top and along one side of each slice of bread.
• Spread a generous tablespoon of cream cheese filling inside of each pocket.
• Preheat a greased griddle.
• Dip the bread pockets into the egg/milk mixture, then press them into corn flake/coconut mixture, coating both sides of each pocket slice.
• Cook until golden on both sides.
• Serve warm with syrup.