How to Make Patriotic French Toast - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fourth of July is a time for celebration and what better way to start the day than with a patriotic breakfast? This Patriotic French Toast recipe is the perfect way to kick off your holiday festivities with a delicious and colorful meal that will impress your guests and set the tone for a festive day.

This recipe takes the classic French toast and adds a patriotic twist with the use of red, white, and blue toppings. The result is a beautiful and delicious dish that is sure to be a hit...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 thick slices bread

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat an oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Combine the thawed strawberries with their juice and the blueberries in a bowl; set aside. Beat together the softened cream cheese and confectioner's sugar until smooth; set aside. Whisk the milk, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet or griddle. Dip bread into egg mixture, coating thoroughly. Cook until well-browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Place cooked slices on baking sheet and place in oven to keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture over each slice of french toast, then top with 2 tablespoons of the fruit. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    398 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 90mg
    • Sodium: 351mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 39g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 155mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 240mg