French Toast with Ricotta and Strawberry Jam

• BASIC-EASY
• FAST
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. Eight 3/4-inch thick slices firm white bread
2. 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
3. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
4. 2 large eggs
5. 1/2 cup milk
6. 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
7. Pinch each of cinnamon and salt
8. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
9. Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

1. Spread 4 slices of the bread with the ricotta. Spread the remaining 4 slices of bread with the strawberry jam. Close the sandwiches, pressing gently so they stay closed.
2. In a shallow bowl or pie plate, whisk the eggs with the milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Dip both sides of each sandwich into the egg mixture until well coated.
3. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add 2 of the sandwiches and cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining butter and sandwiches. Cut each sandwich diagonally in half, dust with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately.