Strawberry Jam-Filled French Toast

 

1/4

cup fat-free cream cheese (from 8-ounce container), softened

1

tablespoon powdered sugar

1/2

teaspoon grated orange peel

8

slices French bread (sliced 1/2 inch thick)

8

teaspoons strawberry preserves

1/2

cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product

1/2

cup fat-free (skim) milk

1/2

teaspoon vanilla

1

tablespoon powdered sugar, if desired

• 1 In small bowl, mix cream cheese, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and the orange peel until well blended. Spread 4 slices of the bread evenly with cream cheese mixture.
• 2 Spread 2 teaspoons preserves on each remaining slice of bread. Top each with 1 bread slice spread with cream cheese, making 4 sandwiches.
• 3 In shallow bowl or pie pan, mix egg product, milk and vanilla until well blended.
• 4 Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat or to 375°F. Dip each sandwich into egg mixture, turning to coat both sides. Cook in hot skillet 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Sprinkle each sandwich with powdered sugar.