Jam N Cream French Toast

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. cream cheese, softened
2 thick slices cinnamon-raisin bread
2 Tbsp. strawberry jam
1 egg
1 Tbsp. butter
Maple syrup, optional

Directions:
Spread cream cheese on one slice of bread.  Spread jam on the other slice; place jam side down over cream cheese.  In a shallow bowl, beat egg.  Dip both sides of bread into egg.

In a small skillet, melt butter; toast bread for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.  Serve with syrup if desired.