In our house, we love French toast and we love Nutella. Combine these two goods in delicious ways with this recipe for French toast filled with hazelnut chocolate spread.
What is Stuffed French Toast?
French toast is one of those universally delicious foods. Plain or fancy, simple or complicated, syrup or no; there’s really no wrong way to go about it. That being said, there definitely are some ways of preparing this tasty treat that one might consider a bit more decadent.
Enter stuffed French toast: a delicious creation sandwiching two slices of French toast together stuffed with a hazelnut chocolate spread filling.
Filled French toast is a thing of beauty, this Nutella sandwich being no exception. Crispy and sweet on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside, and all of it complimented by that deliciously nutty and chocolaty hazelnut spread. It’s my kind of breakfast.
Ingredients
- French baguette – cut into thick slices
- chocolate hazelnut spread – (Nutella)
- eggs
- milk
- white sugar
- butter
- powdered sugar and berries or apple slices – optional toppings
Ingredient Tweaks
Here are some topping suggests for your French toast:
- berries
- apple slices
- powdered sugar
- honey
- maple syrup
You can also mix up this recipe by adding a secondary filling. Try:
- peanut butter
- jelly
- marshmallow fluff
- You could even try a savory version with cheese if you’d like.
How to Make it
- Stuff the bread. Heat electric skillet to 300ºF (medium heat). Spread some chocolate hazelnut spread over one slice of French bread and cover with the other slice. Press them together with your hands. Repeat with remaining slices of bread.
- Soak. In a bowl, mix together the eggs, milk and white sugar. Soak the sandwiches in the egg mixture, until they have absorbed the liquid on both sides.
- Cook. Melt the butter in the skillet. Add the sandwiches and cook for around 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Serve. Serve topped with fresh berries or apple slices and powdered sugar, if desired.
Did you enjoy this stuffed French toast recipe? Let me know in the comments!
Electric Skillet Chocolate-Hazelnut Stuffed French Toast
Ingredients
- 8 slices French baguette - (thick slices)
- 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread - (Nutella)
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 4 teaspoons white sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- berries or apple slices - optional topping
Instructions
- Heat electric skillet to 300ºF (medium heat).
- Spread some chocolate hazelnut spread over one slice of French bread and cover with the other slice. Press them together with your hands. Repeat with remaining slices of bread.8 slices French baguette, 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- In a bowl, mix together the eggs, milk and white sugar.4 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 4 teaspoons white sugar
- Soak the sandwiches in the egg mixture, until they have absorbed the liquid on both sides.
- Melt the butter in the skillet. Add the sandwiches and cook for around 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.2 tablespoons butter
- Serve topped with fresh berries or apple slices and powdered sugar, if desired.
Equipment
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
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