Cheddar French Toast with Dried Fruit Syrup Recipe

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My family loves this warm French toast on cold mornings in the North Carolina mountains where we take our yearly vacation. Each year, I alter the recipe slightly by experimenting with different dried fruits. —Jackie Lintz, Cocoa Beach, Florida

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Cheddar French Toast with Dried Fruit Syrup Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + standing Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups maple syrup
1 package (8 ounces) dried fruit, diced
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
12 slices Italian or French bread (cut diagonally 1 inch thick)
1-1/3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the syrup, fruit and walnuts; cover and let stand overnight.
Cut a slit in the crust of each slice of bread to form a pocket. Stuff each pocket with 2 tablespoons cheese. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and salt; soak bread for 2 minutes per side. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides. Serve with dried fruit syrup. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 768 calories, 20 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 179 mg cholesterol, 877 mg sodium, 129 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 22 g protein.

Originally published as Cheddar French Toast with Dried Fruit Syrup in Cookin' Up Country Breakfasts Cookbook , p45