This is the delicious recipe for Portuguese style French toast with cheese, known as Pão Doce com Queijo. It is a unique variation on not only grilled cheese but French toast and is a delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors. It is a hearty and delicious dish which is perfect to start your day off with for breakfast. Try it out and tell us what you think!

Ingredients:
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1 cup sugar
12 slices of bread, white or wheat
4 eggs, lightly beaten
12 tablespoons or 1.5 sticks butter
1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 slices of cheese

Directions:
1) In a saucepan, combine the milk, cinnamon powder, and sugar and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Pour half of this mixture into a bowl and set aside.
2) Continue to simmer the rest of the mixture on low heat until it thickens to a syrup like consistency. Once it has thickened slightly, set it aside in another bowl.
3) Now place a slice of cheese between each 2 slices of bread.
4) Place the lightly beaten eggs in a bowl with the half of the mixture that was first set aside. Soak the sandwiches in the egg mixture, thoroughly drenching the bread.
5) Place the soaked sandwiches on a wire rack over a baking sheet and set aside.
6) In a large frying pan, heat half the butter and vegetable oil over medium heat.
7) Now fry the sandwiches in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden, adding the rest of the butter as needed.
8) When done, dust them with sugar and cinnamon and serve on a platter with the syrup that was set aside. Serve while hot.