French Toast a la Nelle
Total preparation time: 15 min
Serves: 4Ingredients:
- 8 slices of sturdy French or sourdough bread about 3/4 inch think- with a partial slice in the middle
- 1 1/2 cups mik
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (optional)
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup Orange juice
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Stuffing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 4 oz orange marmalade or cooked fruit of your choice
- Orange Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 stick of butter
- 6 oz frozen orange juice concentrate
Steps:
- In a large bowl whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla, Grand Marnier( if using), granulated sugar, orange zest, orange juice and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl mix cream cheese and stuffing or your choice. Stuff 1-3 tbsp of cream cheese mixture, depending on the size of your bread into the pre-cut pocket.
Dip each piece in mixture.
- Cook Orange sauce ingredients over medium heat. Remove from heat before it comes to a boil. Let cool and whisk for thickness
- Over medium heat melt butter. Place slices of bread until golden brown. Carefully turn and brown other side. Serve with Orange Sauce and dust with confectioners’ sugar.
- Bon Appetit