With a delightful honey vanilla flair, this french toast recipe is something dad and kids can easily whip up for mom on her special day.

Honey Vanilla Crème Stuffed French Toast

2/3 cup lowfat ricotta cheese
1/3 cup orange marmalade or apricot preserves
12 slices (about 3/4-inch-thick) firm, day-old French bread
2 large eggs
1/3 cup 1% lowfat milk
1/3 cup Honey Vanilla Crème Flavor NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE Liquid Coffee Creamer
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Maple syrup, heated (optional)

1. Combine ricotta cheese and marmalade in small bowl; mix well. Spread mixture evenly over 6 bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
2. Beat eggs in shallow pan or pie plate; whisk in milk and Coffee-mate. Whisk in flour and salt.
3. Heat large skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Swirl butter into hot skillet. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, coating both sides. Cook on each side for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with maple syrup.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 420 Calories from Fat: 80 Total Fat: 9 g Saturated Fat: 3 g Cholesterol: 85 mg Sodium: 740 mg Carbohydrates: 70 g Dietary Fiber: 3 g Sugars: 18 g Protein: 13 g

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