Italian-Style Stuffed French Toast

Name: Italian-Style Stuffed French Toast
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cloves garlic; 1 loaf soft French bread, cut into 8 1 1/2 inch-thick slices; 4 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach; Pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese; 3 large eggs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 2 cups marinara sauce, warmed; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Italian-Style Stuffed French Toast was pinched from <a href="http://www.ivillage.com/italian-style-stuffed-french-toast/3-r-522037" target="_blank">www.ivillage.com.</a>

"We love this twist on the classic French toast, made with savory garlic bread toast and irresistible spinach ricotta filling. It’s like a big, hearty, family-style meal all in one deliciously stuffed package...."

INGREDIENTS

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4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

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1/4 teaspoon salt

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2 cloves garlic

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1 loaf soft French bread, cut into 8 1 1/2 inch-thick slices

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4 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach

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Pepper, to taste

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1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese

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3 large eggs

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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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1/2 cup whole milk

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1 teaspoon lemon zest

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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

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2 cups marinara sauce, warmed

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1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

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