Cheddar French Toast With Dried Fruit Syrup

• 1 12 cups pure maple syrup
• 1 12 cups dried fruit, diced small
• 13 cup walnuts, chopped small
• 8 slices French bread, cut 1-inch thick (or Sourdough or Italian or whole grain)
• 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3 large eggs
• 1 12 cups milk
• 18 teaspoon salt

1. FOR THE SYRUP: In a medium bowl, combine syrup, fruit & nuts, then cover & let stand overnight.
2. FOR THE FRENCH TOAST: Cut a slit in the crust of each slice of bread to form a pocket, then stuff each pocket with 2 tablespoons of cheese.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk & salt, then in this mixture soak the bread for 2 minutes per side.
4. On a hot, greased griddle cook the bread slices until golden brown on both sides.
5. Serve 2 slices of French toast on a plate & top it with the dried fruit syrup.

maple syrup, walnuts, bread, cheddar cheese, eggs, milk, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheddar-french-toast-with-dried-fruit-syrup-458551 (may not work)