How to Make Pineapple-Stuffed French Toast - A Step-by-Step Guide

For a truly indulgent and tropical breakfast, look no further than this delectable recipe for Pineapple-Stuffed French Toast. This dish is perfect for lazy weekend brunches or special occasions when you want to impress your guests with a luxurious and mouthwatering breakfast option.

The combination of sweet, tangy pineapple and creamy, rich cream cheese makes for a filling and sumptuous filling for this French toast. The flavors come together in a harmonious and satisfying way, and th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple, drained
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 4 slices good bread
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons hot fudge sauce, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Mix pineapple and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. Spread each slice of bread with 1 1/2 teaspoon cream cheese. Top 2 slices with 1/4 cup pineapple mixture apiece; reserve remaining pineapple mixture. Place remaining slices of bread atop pineapple mixture and press lightly to make 2 sandwiches.
  • Whisk remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, milk, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract in a shallow bowl. Lay each sandwich in milk mixture and let bread absorb mixture for a few seconds; flip and repeat.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt butter in the hot skillet, and fry sandwiches on both sides in butter until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Top each sandwich with half the remaining pineapple mixture and drizzle 1 tablespoon hot fudge sauce over pineapple.
  • Nutrition

    511 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 136mg
    • Sodium: 559mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 68g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 37g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 288mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 419mg