Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast treat with this French Toast Bagel topped with a luscious Maple Cream Cheese. Perfectly sweet and satisfying, this dish is a surefire way to start your day on a delicious note.
Ingredients
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French Toast Bagel:
- 2 bagels (preferably cinnamon raisin or plain)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- butter for frying
Maple Cream Cheese:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, prepare the egg mixture: Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Prepare the bagels: Slice the bagels in half and dip each half into the egg mixture.
- Cook the bagels: Fry the soaked bagel halves in butter until golden brown on both sides.
- Make the maple cream cheese: Mix softened cream cheese with maple syrup and cinnamon until smooth.
- Assemble and serve: Spread the maple cream cheese on the warm bagels and enjoy topped with fresh berries or extra maple syrup.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and cream cheese.
- The maple cream cheese can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bagels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bagel halves
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
