These Crispy Orange Stuffed French Toast Sticks are so decadent and delicious, you’ll find yourself wanting to make them every single day. 

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Chloe’s school offers a wide array of amazing after school classes that I would have flipped for as a kid. When she was in Kindergarten, the one that Chloe was desperate to be a part of was cooking. Not only because it was taught by her beloved teacher, Maureen, but on account of the smells that would waft out of her room in the late afternoon, which would captivate anyone at school within smelling range. Sadly, the cooking class was only available to 1st through 6th graders and each Wednesday she would watch longingly as the older kids filed out carrying their multi-course meals fit for a king.

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Then something happened. The school made the bold decision to open cooking up to Kindergarteners for the last part of the year. I bet you can guess who was first in line to sign up. I would stand on my tip toes outside the classroom every week, peeking in at the 20 or so kids cooking their hearts out. These triumphant little ones would leave every time with such pride, carefully holding their culinary masterpieces. Each week of class would take on a different theme, but the recipe that really caught my eye was from the breakfast series which featured crispy French toast stuffed with orange zest and cream cheese. It’s so rich and decadent, it could almost pass for dessert.

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As soon as we got home, she couldn’t stop talking about these sweet treats, and begged me to try remaking them. So we whipped out the ingredients and got to work. Years later, this is still one of my favorite recipes to make with my kids. And now that Gemma is helping me cook more and more, I couldn’t help but try these with her. I don’t think I need to tell you, but after we cooked them she gobbled them up within seconds. This recipe really is the gift that keeps on giving!

If you’re looking for more recipes to make with your little ones, try my Blueberry Cream Cheese French ToastBreakfast Rice CakesBubble Waffles, or these Cottage Cheese Pancakes!

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Crispy Orange Stuffed French Toast Sticks

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Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1/4 cup whipped cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
  • 4 slices sandwich, french or challah bread, crusts on or off
  • 2 large egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup heritage flakes cereal, crushed (corn flakes or your favorite flake cereal work great too)
  • butter or oil, for greasing pan

Instructions 

  • In a bowl use a fork to whip the marmalade and cream cheese until throughly combined,
  • Spread the mixture evenly on two slices of bread and top with remaining bread creating 2 sandwiches.
  • Slice the sandwiches into 1 inch sticks.
  • In a bowl whisk the eggs and stir in the milk.
  • Place the cereal in a zipper bag and using a rolling pin or mallet crush into tiny pieces and pour in a flat shaped bowl.
  • Dip the sandwich sticks first in the egg mixture on each side and then into crushed cereal coating completely.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of butter or oil in a large sauté pan and cook the sticks over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side or until golden.
  • Serve with honey, maple syrup or on their own.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 530mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g
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About the Author

Catherine is a mama of three. A Kentucky girl living in California. Here’s what I know: all kids can be great eaters and mealtime must be easy. I create simple, healthy recipes the whole family will love.

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  2. My kids have always loved to cook and they were always the first in line for cooking classes too. It also helped diversify their little palates. My daughter is 13 and still loves to cook us dinner. My 16 year old boy is a little more interested in girls and basketball now:) These French Toast sticks are amazing!

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  6. I made these this morning and they were delicious! They have a nice crunchy/buttery texture outside with a softer sweet inside, Thanks for the recipe!

  7. These were amazing! I did substitute apricot jam instead and added a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg to the egg batter! My kids have an even pickier pallet so I put peanut butter in the middle of theirs! Delish!

  8. We are on a breakfast kick around here! This was another big hit, though I did use a different kind of jam. They were delicious and relatively easy.

  9. Have you ever prepped this the night before and made it in the morning. Wondering if this recipe would hold?

  10. Trying these tomorrow morning! Might just smash up some strawberries and sugar instead of the orange marmalade. Thanks so much!

  11. How fun that they offer a cooking class–and that they cook such creative dishes. These look great!

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