Philly Gets Its First ‘French Toast Storm’ Warning This Weekend

Winter is officially here in Philadelphia and we have our first real ‘Winter Storm Warning’ for the area (a ‘Winter Storm’ in this area is now anything over an inch of snow – it’s not like the pre-global warming days when 4-6″ snowfalls were common).

I like to use the phrase ‘French Toast Storm’ for these alerts. A ‘French Toast Storm’ is when they broadcast a storm alert on the news and every person runs to the store for eggs..milk…bread.

Not sure where I borrowed the phrase from, but if you Google the term, it seems like a common phrase in the Boston area.

I’ve already been to the store this morning, throwing elbows with the old biddies in the neighborhood, so I have my ingredients at the ready. Here’s my recipe for Stuffed French Toast, a family favorite on Christmas Morning:

Stuffed French Toast
(This recipe is for 2 people, I usually make it for more, so adjust as needed.)

1. Spread cream cheese on each side of the bread

2. Spread fruit preserves on top of the cream cheese

3. Put the slices together (like a sandwich)

4. Mix milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Make sure the bowl is big enough to dip the bread in.

5. Coat the sandwiches in the egg mixture and place on griddle. Cook on both sides until golden brown.

6. Gently slice the sandwiches diagonally (use a sharp knife and don’t press too hard or you’ll have hot cheesy fruit popping out the sides), dust with powdered sugar and serve!

Note: The sugar in the egg mixture  is optional – the preserves should provide enough sweetness.  This recipe works best when serving a large amount of people. I buy 2 or 3 kinds or preserves and make a few of each flavor.

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