French Toast Pockets

• slices white bread, very thick↗8
• ounces softened cream cheese8 ounces
• tablespoons sugar, divided↗6 tablespoons
• teaspoons vanilla↗2 teaspoons
• tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans↗8 tablespoons
• large eggs↗7
• cup milk↗1 cup
• teaspoon nutmeg↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cup crushed corn flakes1 cup
• cup shredded coconut↗1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine cream cheese, vanilla, chopped pecans and 2 tablespoons of sugar.

2. 2

   Set aside.

3. 3

   Combine eggs, milk, nutmeg and 4 tablespoons of sugar until well blended.

4. 4

   Set aside.

5. 5

   Combine crushed cornflakes with coconut and set aside.

6. 6

   Cut down through the top and along one side of each slice of bread.

7. 7

   Spread a generous tablespoon of cream cheese filling inside of each pocket.

8. 8

   Preheat a greased griddle.

9. 9

   Dip the bread pockets into the egg/milk mixture, then press them into corn flake/coconut mixture, coating both sides of each pocket slice.

10. 10

    Cook until golden on both sides.

11. 11

    Serve warm with syrup.