Ham and Cheese Stuffed French Toast With Warm Apricot Syrup
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 21
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
-
French Toast
- 12 slices firm coarse textured white bread (1 inch thick)
- 3 cups extra-rich milk
- 3 eggs, beaten to blend
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons brandy or 3 tablespoons Bourbon
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 12 slices sharp cheddar cheese, preferably white (1 ounce each)
- 6 slices baked ham (2 ounces each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (or more)
- powdered sugar
-
Warm Apricot Syrup
- 1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves, larger pieces of fruit cut up
- 3 tablespoons brandy or 3 tablespoons Bourbon
- 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1⁄4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
directions
- For French Toast.
- Dry bread slices at room temperature on wire rack for 1 hour.
- Whisk next 9 ingredients (Milk through nutmeg) in large bowl until smooth.
- Pour batter into 2 large rectangular baking dishes.
- Arrange 6 bread slices in each dish; let stand until batter is absorbed, at least 1 hour; do not turn bread over. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead, covered and refrigerated.).
- Cut cheese and ham slices to fit bread.
- Set 6 cheese slices on 6 bread slices;top with ham; cover with remaining cheese.
- Using spatula, place remaining bread dry side down atop ham.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons oil in each of 2 heavy skillets over medium heat.
- Place 3 sandwiches in each skillet and fry until outsides are crisp and golden brown and cheese has melted, adding more oil if necessary, about 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer to platter and dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately with warm syrup.
- For Warm Apricot Syrup:.
- Cook all ingredients in heavy small saucepan over low heat until preserves are melted and flavors blended, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Leslie in Texas
Spring, Texas