Galley Wench'S Stuffed French Toast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons strawberry jam
1 loaf French bread, cut in half lengthwise
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation

Night Before:
Beat cream cheese and jam together.
Spread jam mixture on cut side of bread.
Top with the other half.
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Next Morning:
Beat eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla in a shallow bowl.
Remove bread from refrigerator and slice, 1/2 inch thick.
Soak both sides of bread in egg mixture, 10-15 seconds per side.
Preheat non-stick griddle or pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
Cook until golden brown.
Sprinkle with cinnamon before turning.
Top with fresh strawberry slices, and serve with strawberry jam or maple syrup.