Breakfast/Brunch

Apple Pecan Stuffed French Toast

Ingredients

Makes 12 servings

• 1 8 oz. package cream cheese
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 16 oz. loaf, French bread
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup Kemps Golden Egg Nog
• ½ tsp cinnamon 
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 2 cups granny smith apples, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1 1/2 cups caramel sauce

Instructions

1. Beat together cream cheese and a teaspoon of vanilla until fluffy. Stir in nuts and set aside.
2. Cut bread into 10 to 12 1/2-inch slices. Cut a pocket in the top of each. Fill each with 1 1/2 tablespoons of cheese mixture. Beat together eggs, egg nog, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. Using tongs, carefully dip the filled bread slices in egg mixture; be careful not to squeeze out filling. Cook on both sides until golden brown.
3. Meanwhile, cook apples and juice in a medium pan over medium/low heat until apples are tender.
4. Place on hot French toast. Drizzle caramel sauce on top.