LIZ'S CHRISTMAS MORNING STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

What better way to celebrate the magic of Christmas morning than with a delightful breakfast! Stuffed French Toast is always open for interpretation, so you can use this recipe as a starting point, and let your imagination take off. You can put anything from rootbeer to chocolate in the cream cheese mixture, and it is always going to taste good!

Ingredients Yield: 6-8 slices of Stuffed French Toast goodness

1 French Loaf, sliced into thick pieces (The French bread from your local grocery store's bakery is perfect)

1 8-oz Package of Cream Cheese
1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar, plus extra for dusting (If you want it sweeter, just add more sugar)
1/4 Cup of your favorite jam, it is best to warm it in the microwave
Butter, as needed
2 Cups Egg Nog

1. Slice a pocket in the bread slices by slicing down the middle with a bread knife, go about 3/4 of the way down.

2. Beat together the the Cream Cheese, 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar (You can put in as little or as much as you want), and 1/4 Cup of your Favorite Jam. If you want a lemon or orange filling, use lemon or orange juice and add more powdered sugar to the cream cheese if needed. Spread or pipe the mixture in the pockets of the bread. This can be done the night before.

3. Heat a griddle to 325○, or a pan to medium heat. Place Egg Nog in a bowl large enough to fit the bread slices. Melt butter in the pan, don't be afraid to be generous. Completely dip the bread slices into the Egg Nog. (This will be messy, you can also try dipping the bread before adding the cream cheese mixture. Do what works best for you.) Place the dipped bread slices on the hot griddle or pan and cook in the melted butter until browned. Flip and cook the other side the same way.

Serve dusted with powdered sugar and topped with your favorite fruits, maple syrup, and/or whipping cream.

Yummy Ideas:

If you want a lemon or orange cream cheese filling, use lemon or orange juice and add more powdered sugar to the cream cheese if needed. Lemon or orange marmalade is also an option.

You can also purée your favorite fruit in the blender with powdered sugar to create a delightful sauce.

Go tropical with bananas, and/or pineapple, and caramel