Gather your little chefs and embark on a delightful culinary adventure in the heart of your kitchen! Making stuffed French toast with kids is not just a delicious breakfast endeavor; it’s a chance to create lasting memories. Picture the joy on their faces as they eagerly mix together a luscious filling of cream cheese and berries, their eyes sparkling with anticipation. The kitchen becomes a playground of laughter and flour-dusted high-fives as they dip thick slices of bread into a custard bath crafted by their own hands. Watch as their faces light up with pride when they stuff the bread slices with the fruity goodness and witness the transformation of these treasures on the griddle.
The sizzling sound and aroma fill the air, heightening the excitement. As you all gather around the table, each bite is a taste of shared accomplishment, making stuffed French toast not just a breakfast, but a celebration of family, creativity, and the joy of cooking together.
1. Pick a Filling
Softened Cream Cheese
Mashed Bananas
Ricotta Cheese
Marshmallow Cream
2. Add Mix – Ins
Stir in 1/4 cup total of the following ingredients into the filling (choose 1 or 2). Put the filling into a resealable plastic bag and snip a corner.
Jam, jelly or marmalade
Peanut butter or other nut butter
Chocolate-hazelnut spread (Nutella)
Chocolate chips
Peanut butter chips
Raisins
Chopped berries
3. Stuff the Bread
Carefully cut four 1 1/2 inch thick slices from a loaf of challah bread with a serrated knife. With the bread slices flat on a cutting board, carefully cut a 2 to 3 inch wide slit into the bottom edge of each bread slice with a paring knife to create a deep pocket. Pipe some filling into each pocket.
4. Make the Custard
Combine 2 eggs, 1 cup half-and-half, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg and a pinch of salt in a shallow bowl and whisk until combined.
5. Cook!
Preheat the oven to 250°F. Dip a stuffed bread slice in the custard and soak 20 seconds per side; let the excess drip off and place on a plate. Repeat with the remaining bread slices. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt 1 tbsp butter in the skillet, then add 2 stuffed bread slices and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Place on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Bunch up a paper towel and hold it with tongs to wipe out the skillet. Repeat with more butter and the other 2 stuffed bread slices. Serve with maple syrup.
