Nutella Stuffed French Toast

nutella stuffed french toast / loveandlemons.com

This might be the most unhealthy thing I’ve made for this site thus far. It’s not “surprisingly” vegan or “by the way” gluten free. And I didn’t make my own Nutella, although I thought about it.

But… it’s fast, easy, and super delicious. We’re having some Nutella-loving friends over for Easter brunch next weekend, so I’m thinking this will be sure to impress.

If sweets are too much for you in the morning, this can double as dessert with a scoop of ice cream on top. (If you’re reading between the lines here, yes… we ate these for breakfast and the extras for dessert last night. Today, a good salad is in order).

nutella stuffed french toast

 
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Serves: serves 4 (1 "sandwich", 2 halves per person)
Ingredients
  • 8 slices of brioche bread that's a little bit stale
  • 4 tablespoons or so of Nutella
  • 3 eggs
  • ⅓ cup milk (I used almond milk)
  • a little bit of butter for the pan
  • powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
  1. Spread nutella in the center of 4 of the pieces of bread, and assemble each like a sandwich. Don't spread it all the way to the edges so that the edges of the bread will adhere together later with the egg mixture.
  2. In a shallow baking dish (with sides), whisk the eggs and the milk together.
  3. Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture and flip it over a few times to saturate the bread.
  4. Heat butter in a large skillet over high heat. Cook each piece until golden brown on both sides. (a minute or 2). Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

 

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  1. Wow these sound absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing this recipe…

    Simon

  2. Brana
    04.19.2013

    One of favourite puddings with kids, hubby and friends. We had friends over last weekend and they were amazed. They will cherish the recipe always 🙂
    Thank you 🙂

  3. Kathryne from cookieandkate.com
    03.31.2013

    I’m all for fast, easy and delicious. This French toast looks like a winner to me!

  4. Kathryn from londonbakes.com
    03.26.2013

    What I love, Jeanine, is that you have such a balanced and sensible approach to eating and you’re not at all sanctimonious or precious. I totally support the idea of having nutella stuffed french toast for breakfast every now and then. It’s these little treats that make life seem so wonderful.

  5. Jill from jillyinspired.blogspot.com
    03.26.2013

    Who doesn’t love Nutella? I had to ban it from my house for a bit because I was eating it by the spoonful. Love your blog… clean, bright, modern photos. Your light- filled kitchen is gorgeous!

  6. Hey, sometimes the easiest, partially-not-homemade stuff impresses the most. I kinda hate that, but it’s convenient too – saves time! Love this french toast – the fact that it’s made with brioche just made me swoon that much more.

  7. I don’t think I’ve ever actually tried Nutella, shockingly. Food bucket list, I guess.

    I just stumbled across your blog tonight, and I’m really enjoying it. And based on the similarity to MY blog name, I think we have similar interests 🙂

    • jeanine
      03.26.2013

      ha, yes definitely one for the food bucket list 🙂

  8. maria from happybelly.org.uk
    03.25.2013

    Hahah I saw the post and I was like, “nutella in Love and Lemons?” I’m glad to discover that you splurge and eat unhealthy things every now and then and that you’re human like the rest of us 😀

    • jeanine
      03.26.2013

      so funny! Yes, not a day goes by where I don’t splurge on something. Not always on nutella, but for example if there are cookies on this blog you can bet that I probably ate most of the pan in one day.

  9. Sarah from thesugarhit.com
    03.25.2013

    Not healthy, but good for your soul perhaps? breaking the rules once in a while is liberating.

    • jeanine
      03.26.2013

      I do think Nutella is good for the soul, yes 🙂

  10. Ashley from edibleperspective.com
    03.25.2013

    Sometimes, indulgent is just the only way to go! Love!

  11. Kristen
    03.25.2013

    “If you’re reading between the lines here, yes… we ate these for breakfast and the extras for dessert last night. Today, a good salad is in order.”

    I appreciate the honesty.

    This looks fantastic by the way. I love your photographs.

    • jeanine
      03.26.2013

      thanks, I try 🙂

  12. This sounds so delicious and perfect for Easter. I don’t think anyone can go wrong when nutella is involved. 🙂

  13. Kasey from turntablekitchen.com
    03.25.2013

    Nutella is one of the best things that ever happened to sliced bread. No apologies necessary!

  14. This looks absolutely heavenly! Brioche takes french toast to a whole other level–as does Nutella!! Yum yum!

    • jeanine
      03.26.2013

      agreed, I think brioche or challah are necessary for french toast.

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