There’s nothing better than starting the day with a delicious breakfast of warm French Toast Stuffed with sweet Walnut Cinnamon Cream Cheese. It’s a tasty breakfast or brunch treat that’s always a favorite.
It’s Monday morning friends and that calls for one thing…a killer breakfast! So we’re starting the week off on the right foot with this amazing Walnut Cinnamon Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast. Sounds good huh?! Well, let me tell you guys, it definitely tastes as good as it sounds!
I hope y’all had an awesome weekend. Mine was jam packed with fun. I had a girls weekend with seven of my best girlfriends from college! We went to our friend Shirley’s in Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania. Eagles Mere is in the mountain region of Northeastern Pennsylvania. There are 120 full time residents, but during the summer 3,000 people flock to Eagles Mere to take advantage of the beautiful scenery and the gorgeous private lake and activities that surround it. While we were there we enjoyed a long walk around the lake, a fabulous lineup of food, perhaps one cocktail too many and story after story of our fun times in college together. It was an absolute blast!
But now that it’s back to work and no more fun and games (at least until next weekend), I needed a special breakfast to get me motivated for the new week ahead. I think we always need to bring a little more to the table on Mondays. Don’t ya think? Well, this Stuffed French Toast with Walnut Cinnamon Cream Cheese is totally the ticket.
It’s two slices of cinnamon raisin bread, sandwiched together with smooth cream cheese studded with walnuts, brown sugar and cinnamon. It’s then dipped in a mixture of eggs, half and half, vanilla, cinnamon and a pinch of salt and cooked in a skillet until golden brown. You can lightly dust the french toast with confectioner’s sugar or drizzle it with a bit of maple syrup. Whatever suits your fancy. With a nice glass of OJ and a hot cup of coffee this french toast will make the beginning of your work week soooo much better! Trust me. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 4 Tbsp. light brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup walnuts roughly chopped
- 8 slices cinnamon raisin bread
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1-2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- confectioner's sugar for dusting
- maple syrup for serving if desired
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, brown sugar cinnamon and walnuts. Mix until well combined. Spread a thick layer of filling over four bread slices and top with remaining four bread slices.
- For the french toast, in a medium bowl whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Transfer mixture to a shallow dish and set aside.
- Melt one tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Soak one sandwich at a time in the egg mixture on one side, then flip to the other side until well coated but not soggy.
- Add sandwich to skillet and cook on one side until golden, about two minutes before flipping to other side and continuing to cook for an additional two minutes.
- Continue with remaining sandwiches adding more butter to the skillet if needed.
- Slice each sandwich in half and dust with confectioner's sugar if desired. Serve with maple syrup.
That looks like the ULTIMATE breakfast/brunch. That butter! Swoon!
It’s a tasty breakfast, that’s for sure Alida! Have a wonderful week! XO
Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend with your friends! Always nice to catch up like that, especially when there’s good food involved and some laughs :)
Well, Monday is looking pretty good right now, Mary Ann! What a way to start the week! Lots of coffee and a big piece of this and I’m set! Pinned :) Have a lovely week! xo
Yay! This is such a breakfast treat Dawn! Hope your week is off to a great start!
Sounds like a fabulous weekend! Love this french toast, as I’m a walnut lover :) Great way to start the week.
Hope you enjoy Jennifer! It’s a favorite. Have a wonderful week!
Sounds like you had a fun weekend, Mary Ann and with beautiful scenery to match! I always think one cocktail too many with good girlfriends is a sign fabulous time. ;) Speaking of fabulous- this stuffed french toast!!! Omgeee I’m a cream cheese junkie, so I am LOVING this French Toast Stuffed with Walnut Cinnamon Cream Cheese. I can almost taste how delicious this is through my screen! Such a perfect fall breakfast! Can’t wait to try this! Pinned of course! Cheers!
*the stars below are only letting me give you 3, so I’m leaving it blank instead. This is a 5 star recipe!
It was such a blast Chey! So glad you’re liking this french toast. It’s one of my favorites! I’ve been trying to fix the star issue, but haven’t figured it out yet. I’m workin’ on it. Thanks!
This is the second post in a row, Mary Ann, that I am dying to try. First the cheesecake bars and now this fantastic stuffed french toast. What a way to start the morning! Glad you had a such good time with your friends – it sounds like you had a blast!
Yes! I’m so happy Geraldine! Those cheesecake bars are soo good and so easy! And this french toast is such an awesome breakfast treat! I hope you enjoy both! Have a terrific week! XO
you are bringing it this fall Mary Ann! this stuffed french toast is seriously drool-worthy. i think i could eat that cream cheese filling right on a piece of toast and be happy! sounds like your girls weekend was fantastic. i have an annual trip with my college girlfriends and it’s one of my favorite weekends of the year. glad you enjoyed!
Thanks Cathy! This cream is good just on a bagel or piece of toast too, but incredibly delicious stuffed into the french toast! My college girlfriends are the best and I look forward to our get togethers so much! Hope your week is starting off well! XO
Oh, you lucky girl. Sounds like such a fun weekend. You are so good to be in touch with all your college girlfriends. I can’t believe I’ve never made stuffed french toast. This looks delicious!
Then you should definitely try this one Karen! It’s such a treat! Have an awesome week! XO
What a fun weekend for you Mary Ann! I’ve only been to PA once and I was young, so I don’t remember much, but what I do remember is how pretty it is. Shared with friends, It’s even better! You’ve reminded me that it’s been wayyy too long since I’ve had stuffed french toast.. and that cheese and walnuts.. oh my! Rich, decadent and sooo good! Perfect for a weekend brunch! I’m SO looking forward to comfort food season! (loosens yoga pants … :D )
I’ve been putting in extra time at the gym just to keep up with fall baking season Traci! So many delicious, comforting dishes to make and enjoy! Hope you love this one if you give it a try!
I so wish I could have had this French toast this morning for breakfast! Cream cheese is a total weakness for me. There’s always tomorrow! Pinned!
Yes! Give it a try Rachelle! You’ll love it! Thanks for pinning! XO
I am so glad you had a fun weekend. Enjoy and have fun. I don’t think I ever made stuffed french toast. I think my time has come. If only my pants would not be so tight.
Ha! Mine too Gerlinde! This french toast is so worth it though! Have a great week my friend!
Yum Mary Ann!!! I have always wanted to make stuffed French toast and this sounds delicious!!! Your girl’s weekend sounds like a blast!!! xoxox
Definitely give it a try Rebecca! Such a treat for breakfast!
What a fun weekend you had! I love these French toast! They look so scrumptious. I’ve never had stuffed French toast before but you’ve convinced me that I need to have these! Yum!!!
Then definitely give it a go Kathy! Hope your week is wonderful! XO
Oh, Mary Ann- this french toast looks to die for!! So much goodness! Yum :)
Thanks Jessica! Not my usual, but a special treat!
Oh my! This is the perfect thing to start the week. So decadently delicious, Mary Ann! Love it! xoxo.
Yes, definitely one of my more decadent breakfasts Tessa! XO
i am really much more of a egg benedict girl. But you sold me with the cream cheese filling. I cannot wait to try this. the dish looks absolutely mouth watering!
Nothin’ wrong with eggs benedict Mary, but a change up to the regular menu is always good! Hope you enjoy this one and thanks so much for following along!
Hooray for girls weekends! Sounds like you had so much fun. With October around the corner, I am ready for all things cinnamon now. :) What a wonderful and decadent combo you have here. Just perfect for slow and cozy weekends at home.
I’ve been having so much fun baking lately Emily! Fall is so much fun for baking and comfort food dishes! Of course that means some extra time at the gym, but it’s so worth it!
Why isn’t this cream cheese stuffed french toast my breakfast every week? It would make mornings so much easier.
Yes, I agree Nicole! It’s a treat for sure!
Holy cow Mary Ann! I want to come to your place for breakfast – this is seriously doing french toast right. That walnut cinnamon cream cheese filling is what dreams are made of.
Come on over Rachel! This one’s a winner!
I love this indulgent breakfast! What an absolute treat for the weekend!
It is such a decadent breakfast Laura! Such a treat!