Peanut Butter Stuffed French Toast

INGREDIENTS

1 cup              whole milk

1/4 cup          all-purpose flour

4                      eggs

2 tsp.               vanilla extract

1 tsp.               ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp.          ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp.          salt

1 tbsp.           sugar

12                   thick slices of bread (such as Texas toast)

12 tbsp.          Swiss natural peanut butter

maple syrup (optional)

powdered sugar (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium heat.

Whisk flour and milk together in a medium bowl until smooth.

Whisk in eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.

Pour into a shallow pan or bowl that is wide enough for your bread.

Lightly oil or butter the hot griddle.

Dip bread slices in egg mixture letting sit for 15-30 seconds until mixture is absorbed.

Carefully transfer to griddle, letting excess egg mixture drip off.

Cook bread on each side until golden brown.

Spread a tablespoon of peanut butter on each slice of bread.

Serve as single slices or as a sandwich.

Drizzle with maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar if desired.