Apple Pecan Stuffed French Toast
 
         
                    PREP TIME:
15
                 
                    TOTAL TIME:
25
                 
                    SERVINGS
12
                Ingredients
CRUST:
- 1 8 oz. package cream cheese
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 16 oz. loaf, French bread
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup Hood® Golden Eggnog
TOPPING:
- 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
- Hood® Instant Whipped Cream
Directions
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    STEP 1Beat together cream cheese and a teaspoon of vanilla until fluffy. 
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    STEP 2Stir in nuts and set aside. 
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    STEP 3Cut 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. 
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    STEP 4Beat together eggs, eggnog, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. 
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    STEP 5Using tongs, carefully dip the filled bread slices in egg mixture; be careful not to squeeze out filling. 
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    STEP 6Cook on both sides until golden brown. 
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    STEP 7Meanwhile, cook apples and juice in a medium pan over medium/low heat until apples are tender. Place on hot French toast. 
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    STEP 8Drizzle caramel sauce on top and top with instant whipped cream. 
 
        