Challah Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Challah Sandwiches
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 2 sandwiches
Cuisine: Jewish-American
Ingredients: 4 slices challah bread (1/2-inch thick); 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup maple syrup (for serving)

Jewish-American · Main course · 18 min total

Challah sandwiches recipe videos

Transform leftover challah into a decadent sandwich with a sweet-savory filling of cinnamon sugar and cream cheese, pan-fried to golden perfection.

10
min prep

8
min cook

2
servings

490
kcal/serving

Ingredients

4 slices challah bread (1/2-inch thick)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup maple syrup (for serving)

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on two slices of challah. Top with remaining slices to form sandwiches.
In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Place sandwiches in skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
Remove from skillet, cut diagonally, and serve warm drizzled with maple syrup.

Tips

Use day-old challah for best texture.
Add sliced bananas or apples for extra flavor.
Store leftovers in the fridge; reheat in a toaster oven.

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