Strawberry Jam-Filled French Toast

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 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

Steps

  • 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.

  • To save fat and calories, skip the butter and margarine. Top waffles, pancakes and French toast with modest amounts of syrup, molasses, applesauce, fruit preserves or fresh fruit slices.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
250
Calories from Fat
25
Total Fat
2 1/2g
4%
Saturated Fat
1/2g
4%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
540mg
22%
Potassium
200mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
46g
15%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
11g
Protein
12g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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