Father’s Day Brunch: Stuffed French Toast

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Ingredients

For the Sandwiches

1 cup of fresh strawberries (sliced)

Butter (for cooking)

Maple syrup (for serving)

½ tsp of granulated sugar

½ cup of milk

2 eggs

12 slices of white bread

8 ounces of cream cheese

Confectioners’ sugar (for serving)

Strawberry syrup (for serving)

For the Strawberry Syrup

Juice of 1 lemon

Zest of 1 lemon

3 cups of fresh strawberries (sliced)

1 cup of granulated sugar

Instructions

For the Strawberry Syrup

1. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and mix all the ingredients. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat and simmer until the syrup is thick and the strawberries are soft (for about 15-18 minutes).
3. Allow to cool to room temperature prior to serving.

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For the Sandwiches

1. Mix the eggs, granulated sugar, and milk in a small bowl.
2. Spread the cream cheese on 6 slices of bread and put the strawberries on top.
3. Put the remaining slices on top and compress the edges to seal.
4. Heat a griddle over medium-low heat and melt the butter.
5. Dip each of the sandwiches in the egg mixture. Turn them to ensure each side is covered with the mixture.
6. Cook them until they turn golden brown, for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side.
7. Serve with the strawberry syrup, confectioners’ sugar, or maple syrup.

No doubt about it, your dad deserves special treatment on Father’s Day. The day only comes once in a year while dad has to fulfill his fatherly duties every single day of the year. Make sure your dad knows just how much you appreciate him by serving him this Father’s Day Brunch. Needless to say, he will appreciate your kind gesture.

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