Description
A delightful breakfast dish featuring thick slices of challah or brioche filled with cream cheese and blueberries, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of thick-cut bread (challah or brioche)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Butter (for cooking)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the blueberries until combined to create a creamy filling.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto two slices of the bread and layer with the remaining slices to form sandwiches.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter to coat the bottom.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are thoroughly coated.
- Cook the sandwiches in the skillet until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup.
Notes
For extra decadence, sprinkle powdered sugar before serving. You can also add chopped nuts or fruit preserves for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 220mg