Cookbook:Stuffed French Toast

Ingredients

 * 4 slices (⅔ inch thick) stale brioche bread
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * 2 tbsp cream cheese
 * 1 pinch salt
 * 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
 * ¼ cup heavy cream
 * ¼ cup granulated sugar
 * 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Procedure

 * 1) Spread cream cheese on half the bread. Press into sort of a sandwich and set aside.
 * 2) Combine egg, vanilla, cream, sugar, and salt in a pie pan. Add bread "sandwiches" to mixture and coat both sides.
 * 3) Melt 1 tbsp butter in a small nonstick skillet heated between medium and medium high. Add 1 "sandwich" to pan and cook until golden brown on both sides.
 * 4) Remove from pan. Melt remaining butter and repeat.
 * 5) Serve immediately with maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.