Nutella and Jam French Toast Sticks

A wow breakfast!  Kids headed back to school?  Full house of kids from sleepovers?  How about a super easy yet oh so delicious breakfast to start them off.  Start to finish, these are on the table in less than 20 minutes.

Serves 4-6, 2-3 sticks each

Ingredients:

1 loaf thick cut white bread (thick is key!)

1/2 cup Nutella hazelnut spread

1/4 cup favorite jam

2 eggs

1/2 cup milk or heavy cream

1/4 cup cinnamon sugar

Butter

Directions:

Roll bread, one slice at a time, into thin pieces.  Use a rolling pin, going a few times in each direction for a thin and even piece.

Spread thin layer of Nutella spread on one side of bread.  Add a small dollop of jam at one end.  Roll up tightly and gently pinch together to stay closed.  Repeat with all pieces of bread.

Whisk together eggs and milk in a shallow bowl.  Add half of cinnamon sugar to mixture.  Dip each rolled up bread piece into mixture.  Shake off excess and place on a clean plate.  Repeat with all rolled up pieces of bread.

Melt 2 Tbsp unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat to melt.  Add rolled up French toast sticks to pan, placing seam side down.  Add 6-8 pieces to the skillet.  Cook 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown.  Turn with tongs and repeat on other side.

Sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar over cooked pieces.  Serve with fruit and syrup.