Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 8 (2-inch) thick slices bread
• 2 bananas, very thinly sliced
• 1 cup strawberries, very thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• Maple syrup

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Instructions

1. Combine milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
2. For assembly, spread a thin layer of the cream cheese onto 1 side of the bread slices. Top half the slices with the fruit. Place another piece of bread on top, cream cheese side down, creating a sandwich.
3. Preheat a griddle to 350 degrees F. Lightly brush with the butter.
4. Give the milk mixture a quick stir, and dip the sandwiches into the batter, coating all sides.
5. Place on the griddle. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, then turn on the edges and cook to brown evenly.
6. To serve, slice sandwiches in half on the diagonal and transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup.