Nutella Stuffed French Toast

This recipe is a show stopper! My husband made it for breakfast on Valentine’s Day, I know right - so sweet #besthusbandever.

This recipe combines my favorite food group - breakfast, with my favorite food - Nutella. I have an uncontrollable addiction to Nutella, if it is in my house I cannot resist eating it up immediately, it’s a problem.

The other great thing about this recipe is its super easy! Start by slicing a thick piece of challah bread, fluffy, eggy, delicious challah bread. Then stuff it with as much Nutella as you can, dip in the batter and grill. Top it with some fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream. The combination of the rich gooey melted Nutella stuffed inside the toasted and butter challah with the tartness of the strawberries and smooth whipped cream is just pure gold. Please enjoy!

Nutella Stuffed French Toast
Recipe adapted from Cook Like A Champion
Makes: 4 Slices
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Ingredients:

• 1 cup sliced strawberries 
• 2 teaspoons sugar 
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream 
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla 
• 4 thick slices challah bread 
• ½ cup Nutella (or as much as you can fit) 
• 1 large egg 
• ¾ cup milk 
• 2 tablespoons melted butter 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla 
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour 
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• ¼ teaspoon salt 
• Butter for griddle 

Directions:

1. Combine the strawberries and sugar in a bowl, set aside. 
2. Beat heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form; add powdered sugar and vanilla, set aside. 
3. Cut a pocket into each slice of bread, taking care not to cut all the way through. Fill each slice of bread with about two tablespoons of Nutella. 
4. In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter and vanilla. Add the flour, cinnamon and salt and whisk until smooth. 
5. Dip the challah slices into the egg mixture, and then grill in a medium heat buttered pan for 2-3 minutes per side until they are light golden brown. 
6. Top with sliced strawberries and homemade whipped cream.