Pain Perdu or “lost bread” is the original French Toast from France. With a crisp crust and rich interior, it’s a sinful brunch treat.

Filling Ingredients:

• 6 oz. soft cream cheese spread (not the block of cream cheese)
• 1/4 c raspberry jam
• 6 1-inch thick slices of bread (Texas Toast)

French Toast Batter Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup milk or cream
• 1/4 c sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• butter for griddle pan

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Mix the cream cheese and jam with a mixer or spoon until blended together.
3. Take 2 slices of bread per serving, and spread a thick layer of cream cheese mixture to the center of a slice of bread.
4. Top with another slice of bread to sandwich the mixture.
5. Mix ingredients of batter together.
6. Dip each “sandwich” into the batter and let them soak for a minute or two.
7. Heat a large griddle pan over medium high heat,
8. Add butter.
9. Grill until golden on each side.
10. Transfer to a pan and place in oven, 10-15 minutes, until cooked through and custardy in the middle.

Serves:  3

Source:  Bill Kerfoot – only his had 60 slices of bread, 3 pounds of cream cheese, a large jar of raspberry jam, 15 eggs, and 1/2 gallon of milk.