Cheese-Filled French Toast With Strawberry Sauce

• 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 14 cup low-fat sour cream
• 12 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 12 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 (12 ounce) jar strawberry preserves, divided
• 1 tablespoon water
• 6 large eggs
• 1 12 cups milk
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 12 slices whole grain bread

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice & 1/4 cup of the preserves until well blended, then set aside.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine remaining preserves & the tablespoon of water, then microwave on high for 30 seconds.
3. Stir & microwave for another 30 seconds or until melted, then set aside.
4. In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt & cinnamon.
5. Dip bread slices into this egg mixture, then set them on a platter.
6. Spread half of the slices with the cream cheese mixture, then top each spread slice with a slice of dipped bread, making 6 'sandwiches.
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8. In a large skillet, heat 1/8 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until oil is hot but not smoking.
9. Working in batches, transfer 'sandwiches' to the skillet & cook about 90 seconds or until lightly browned, then turn them over & cook another 60 seconds or until deep golden brown & slightly puffy.
10. Remove the filled French toast & allow them to drain briefly on several layers of paper towels.
11. Serve hot with the melted preserves.

cream cheese, lowfat sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice, strawberry preserves, water, eggs, milk, salt, ground cinnamon, bread

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheese-filled-french-toast-with-strawberry-sauce-463343 (may not work)