Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast Recipe From 'Hilah Cooking'

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Every week, we’re spotlighting a different food blogger who’s shaking up the blogosphere with tempting recipes and knockout photography. Below, Hilah Johnson of Hilah Cooking shares what might be the most decadent French toast ever. With a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Seriously.

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Photo: Hilah Cooking

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Serves 2

The best way to make French toast is with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. How can you deny peanut butter and jelly French toast? With berry maple syrup? And more berries inside? Your protests are sounding ridiculous!

Like chocolate chip waffles, peanut butter and jelly French toast makes almost a better dessert than a breakfast. The berry-infused maple syrup is top-notch! I strongly suggest you make it. It will keep in the fridge in a jar for at least two weeks and would also be wonderful on ice cream (or maple frozen yogurt). Use blackberries and blueberries to create a gorgeous, deep purple hue.

Berry syrup:
½ cup pure maple syrup
½ cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)

French toast:
4 slices bread
4 tablespoons peanut butter or almond or cashew butter
2 tablespoons jelly of your choice
4 sliced strawberries or thinly sliced apple or banana
2 eggs
½ cup milk
Dash vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons butter

Make the syrup first: Combine maple syrup and berries in a small pot. Bring to simmer over medium heat and simmer 3 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside for 20 minutes to steep while you make the French toast.

Make two PBJ sandwiches with nut butter, jelly, and sliced fruit. Set aside.

Whisk egg, milk, vanilla, and salt together in a shallow bowl. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it begins to bubble.

Dip sandwiches in egg mixture to coat well. Allow excess to drip off. Fry in butter until dark golden brown. Turn carefully and cook the other side.

Serve PBJ French toast hot with berry maple syrup

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