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Cheddar French Toast with Dried Fruit Syrup

By: Jackie Lintz 
"My family loves this warm French toast on cold mornings in the North Carolina mountains where we take our yearly vacation. Each year, I alter the recipe slightly by experimenting with different dried fruits."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups maple syrup
  • 1 (7 ounce) bag diced dried mixed fruit
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 12 slices Italian or French bread (cut diagonally 1-inch thick)
  • 1 1/3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Combine syrup, fruit and walnuts; let stand overnight. Cut a slit in the crust of each slice of bread to form a pocket. Stuff each pocket with 2 tablespoons cheese. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk and salt; soak bread for 2 minutes per side. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides. Serve with dried fruit syrup.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2010 by geezumcrow   view full review
Easy to follow and make recipe, which was loved by my wife and I. The only thing I would say...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2008 by Heliftsmeup   view full review
The bread I used was very soft, fresh bread and it was a little challenging to make pockets...

 

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