Mushroom-Herb Stuffed French Toast

Name: Mushroom-Herb Stuffed French Toast
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Breakfast Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 pound thinly sliced baby portobello mushrooms; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese; 2 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided; 4 tablespoons minced chives, divided; 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 16 slices Texas toast; 4 large eggs; 2 cups 2% milk; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

This recipe transforms French toast into a savory delight with mushrooms and cheese. Its ooey-gooey texture is irresistible! —Lisa Huff, Wilton, Connecticut

Ingredients

1 pound thinly sliced baby portobello mushrooms
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
2 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided
4 tablespoons minced chives, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
16 slices Texas toast
4 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in 1 tablespoon butter until tender; set aside.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup Gruyere cheese, 2 tablespoons chives, tarragon, garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Spread over bread slices. Spoon mushrooms over half of the slices; place remaining bread slices over the top, spread side down.
In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and melted butter. Dip both sides of sandwiches into egg mixture.
In a large skillet, toast sandwiches in remaining butter in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and chives.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 531 calories, 30g fat (17g saturated fat), 185mg cholesterol, 757mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.

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andreastacey

Aug 28, 2017

This was unbelievably delicious!!! A MUST try for grilled cheese and mushroom connoisseurs. You will be so incredibly pleased!