French Toast Sandwich

This recipe is so decadent. It is a wonderful mixture of sweetness, cinnamon & apples. You might even consider this a dessert.

FRENCH TOAST SANDWICH

(serves 4)

Ingredients:

*4 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened

*1 teaspoon cinnamon

*1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

*2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

*2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped

*1 teaspoon butter

*1 large apple, cored & chopped

*1 egg

*1/3 cup whole milk

*8 slices cinnamon bread (or cinnamon raisin)

Directions:

~Combine mascarpone cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup & walnuts. Mix well.

~Melt butter in a small skillet.

~Add apples, cook until tender.

~Remove apples from skillet.

~Whisk together egg & milk.

~Dip bread in egg mixture.

~Cook bread on both sides until golden brown.

~Spread 1 tablespoon mascarpone mixture on one side of bread.

~Top with cooked apple.

~Add another slice of bread.

~Cook until apple filling is throughly heated.

~Serve with maple syrup over sandwich.