Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast treat with this French Toast Bagel featuring a luscious maple cream cheese filling. Perfect for a cozy morning or weekend brunch!
Ingredients
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For the French Toast Bagel:
- 2 plain or cinnamon-raisin bagels (halved)
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Maple Cream Cheese:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Topping (Optional):
- Powdered sugar
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the French Toast Bagel: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Make the Maple Cream Cheese: Mix softened cream cheese, maple syrup, and salt until smooth.
- Cook the Bagels: Dip bagel halves in the egg mixture and cook on a skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble: Spread maple cream cheese on warm bagel halves, top with the other half, and garnish with powdered sugar and maple syrup.
Notes
- Use day-old bagels for best texture and to prevent sogginess.
- Maple cream cheese can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel sandwich
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
