Stuffed Raisin Bread French Toast with Pineapple Sauce
Stuffed Raisin Bread French Toast with Pineapple Sauce
Stuffed Raisin Bread French Toast with Pineapple Sauce

Stuffed Raisin Bread French Toast with Pineapple Sauce

David Venable

The delicious honey ham, pineapple, cinnamon, and raisins make a great combination to showcase during the holidays.

French Toast

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese
  • 16 slices raisin bread
  • 1-1/2 lbs ham, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups cornflakes, crushed
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
To prepare the French toast, whisk the eggs, cream, milk, and vanilla in a shallow bowl and set aside.
Spread 1 Tbsp cream cheese on one side of each slice of bread. Divide the ham among 8 bread slices, then top with the remaining 8 bread slices to make sandwiches.
Spread the crushed cornflakes on a plate. Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture and then dredge it in the cornflakes, making sure to coat both sides evenly.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, fry the sandwiches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Arrange the sandwiches on the prepared baking sheet, overlapping slightly. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until hot.
While the French toast is baking, make the pineapple sauce. Heat the pineapple, pineapple juice, honey, and brown sugar in a saucepan. Whisk the cornstarch with 2-1/2 Tbsp water in a small bowl. Stir the cornstarch mixture in the pineapple mixture and bring to a boil—watch carefully so it doesn’t boil over. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Serve the French toast with some of the pineapple sauce drizzled over each portion.

Pineapple Sauce

  • 1-1/2 - 2 cups peeled, cored, and diced pineapple
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh pineapple juice
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch

Cook's Notes

You can always substitute raisin bread with another bread of your choosing. Just be sure to drizzle the sauce on top only when you are ready to serve, so the French toast won’t lose its crispiness.

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