Stuffed French Toast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 (16 oz.) loaf French bread
4 eggs
1 c. whipping cream
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 (12 oz.) jar (1 1/2 c.) apricot preserves
1/2 c. orange juice

Preparation

Beat together cream cheese and 1 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy.
Stir in nuts; set aside.
Cut bread into 10 to 12 (1 1/2-inch) slices; cut a pocket in top of each.
Fill each with 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese mixture.
Beat together eggs, whipping cream, remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and nutmeg.
Using tongs, dip the filled bread slices in egg mixture, being careful not to squeeze out the filling.
Cook on a lightly greased griddle until both sides are golden brown.
To keep cooked slices hot for serving, place them on a baking sheet in a warm oven.