- 1 1/2 cups maple syrup
- 1 (7 ounce) bag diced dried mixed fruit
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 12 slices Italian or French bread (cut diagonally 1-inch thick)
- 1 1/3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Combine syrup, fruit and walnuts; let stand overnight. Cut a slit in the crust of each slice of bread to form a pocket. Stuff each pocket with 2 tablespoons cheese. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk and salt; soak bread for 2 minutes per side. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides. Serve with dried fruit syrup.