Stuffed French Toast with Apples and Nutella
- Prep
- 30 min
- Level
- medium
Whole wheat French toast sandwiches filled with hazelnut spread and fresh apple slices. Bread is dipped in an egg and milk custard, then pan-fried in butter until golden and crisp. A sweet breakfast or brunch dish that combines classic French toast technique with a nutella-apple filling.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup Nutella, spread
- 8 slices whole wheat breadwhite bread1:1neutralFull guide →
- 1 small red apple, cored and thinly slicedgreen apple1:1neutral
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- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
Method
7 steps- 1
Spread Nutella over half the bread slices and layer apple slices on top of each, then sandwich with remaining bread slices.
- 2
Whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla in a shallow dish.
- 3
Dip sandwiches in the milk mixture, turning to coat both sides.
- 4
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt half the butter.
- 5
Cook 2 sandwiches, turning once, until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes.
- 6
Repeat cooking with remaining butter and sandwiches.
- 7
Cut sandwiches in half and serve.
Tips
Ensure apples are sliced thin so they cook through in the time the bread takes to become golden.
Use a skillet large enough to fit 2 sandwiches comfortably so they cook evenly.
Do not over-soak the sandwiches to avoid soggy bread; a quick dip on each side is sufficient.
Good to Know
Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a toaster oven or skillet over medium heat.
Assemble sandwiches and prepare the egg custard mixture up to 2 hours ahead. Cook just before serving for best texture.
Serve warm, optionally with maple syrup, whipped cream, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Common Mistakes
Over-soaking sandwiches in custard will result in soggy bread; dip briefly on each side only.
Cooking at heat too high will burn the exterior before the interior heats through; use medium heat.
Skipping the apple slicing step or using thick slices may leave apples undercooked in the center.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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