But still looking forward to celebrating with friends this weekend!
On Christmas morning after opening gifts I decided to surprise my family with a special breakfast.We don’t usually do a big breakfast on Christmas morning but this was a present to them from me.
My husband has commented that he really enjoys the stuffed French toast they serve at a local restaurant.So I decided to try a recipe myself with a little twist.
I bought some bakery Cinnamon loaf bread at our local grocery store.And I found this recipe for the fillingHERE
The recipe for the filling is pretty simple cream cheese and powdered sugar.I have to be honest after seeing this recipe for the filling I just went for it and did not measure the ingredients.It was ready when it tasted right to me.Do you do that with recipes?
I made the filling the night before.
In the morning before I started to make the French toast I decided to add apples to this as well.I peeled and chopped three medium size apples and placed in a microwave safe bowl.I added 1 tablespoon of butter,I tablespoon of cinnamon and 1/2 cup of dark brown sugar.This is all appoximation measurements as I don’t measure I just do this in my head and according to taste.I microwave this until it is soft and and stop and mix it as it cooks.About 5 minutes in my microwave.
As this is cooking I start the french toast.Basic recipe eggs,milk,a bit of vanilla extract and cinnamon.After I made enough (2 slices each) I put these on a baking sheet to warm up a bit more so they would all be ready at the same time.After warming in the oven for a few minutes I took them out and added the filling.I used a spoon to put the filling on one piece and then added the other slice on top.
I then added the apple cinnamon sugar on top of both pieces and a bit of whip cream on top.These were delicious!It tasted like a extravagant cinnamon roll!
Very easy to make and oh so good but not good for you!This is a very special treat breakfast! I may do this every Christmas!
Remember that cat playhouse we made for Tabita? Well it was a big hit!
She is enjoying chilling in her new playhouse.My daughter added a fleece blanket she made for her a couple of years ago.
We may even decorate the outside yet! My daughter has lots of ideas for it!
It’s a cold winter day here.Spending time today at home playing Wii with my family and staying warm by the fireplace.Hope you are enjoying your day too!
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Anne
That sure looks good. I made an eggnog baked French toast and it wasn’t that great. Thanks for joining Wow.
We love eggnog French toast. Leave the bread out overnight to harden a bit. Dip the bread in eggnog. Fry as usual. We use cherry pie filling and whipped topping. The red pie filling is festive for a holiday meal. I will have to try your apple recipe. Looks delicious.
Anne,
That looks so yummy. I will have to try this one. Glad you are staying warm on this cold day. It is a good day to lay low and I am catching up on pinterest. Just a great day to relax.
Kris
I gotta quit eating. I gained 6 pounds over the holiday.
Gosh that looks good. I love french toast but have never tried anything fancy like that. I just do a basic recipe. I like to do a special breakfast for our family every Christmas. We usually do our own thing most mornings, so it is always a special treat to sit down for breakfast together. Your cat playhouse is so cute. I’m sure it is a hit!
That recipe sounds delicious. We love those quick and easy ideas around here. Love it and I love the Cat House. xo Diana
looks yummy, anne:) the kitty condo is adorable!
This looks so very yummy! Cream cheese and apples, you can’t go wrong. I’m giving this a try!
Wishing you a happy and blessed new year.
Hugs,
Patti
Careful now, you’ll create a new Christmas breakfast tradition. 🙂 We have apricot tarts and sausage balls every year…I think my husband and kids look forward to that almost as much as everything else.
The little kitty house is adorable!
OMG, this looks so darn good. I so miss bread of any kind, for health reasons I had to go gluten free just before thanksgiving, and GF bread of any kind is just NOT the same. Oh how I miss my bread. Bet you hubs really enjoyed it.
Looks delish!!! I think it would be great for dessert, too. 🙂
That looks delicious, Anne! It looks like you and your family had a wonderful Christmas.
Best wishes for a wonderful New Year to you.
one year
WOW
and we met not long after that!!
happy new year dear friend
Happy new year
hugs
Mari
That looks delicious! But, I was more excited to see Tabitha playing in her awesome playhouse! SO glad she loves it!
XO
Ok, that cat house is like the greatest cutest idea EVER! I love it! Of course your kitty likes it, it’s a box! So funny…
Cindy