Description
Treat yourself to a heavenly breakfast with Nutella Stuffed French Toast. This decadent dish features thick slices of brioche or challah, generously filled with gooey Nutella and perfectly cooked to golden perfection. Ideal for lazy weekends or special brunch gatherings, each bite offers a delightful balance of crispy bread and rich chocolate-hazelnut spread, making it an irresistible indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick brioche or challah bread
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk for a dairy-free option)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation by gathering all ingredients and tools—mixing bowl, whisk, spatula, and frying pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Spread Nutella generously on one side of each slice of bread. Top with another slice to create sandwiches and press lightly to seal.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add butter until melted.
- Briefly dip each stuffed sandwich in the egg mixture until soaked but not soggy; cook in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer to plates, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with extra Nutella or maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 257mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 186mg