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Fancy French Toast

Add an extra bit of exquisite elegance to your morning.  Almonds add just the right amount of tasty richness to this French toast dish.
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Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine French, International Dishes

Servings 6 servings
Calories 2892.23 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 1 ounce(s) sliced almonds
  • 6 ounce(s) pkg. cream cheese, softened milk
  • 12 slices cinnamon-raisin bread
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 teaspoon(s) sugar
  • 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine (1/2 stick)

Instructions

 

  • In 12-in.
  • skillet over medium-high heat, toast almonds until golden brown, stirring frequently.
  • Remove almonds from skillet; set aside.
  • In small bowl, with spoon, mix cream cheese and 2 tbsp milk until blended.
  • Evenly spread cream-cheese mixture on 6 slices cinnamon-raisin bread; top with remaining bread slices to make 6 sandwiches.
  • In pie plate, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup milk until blended.
  • In same skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tbsp butter or margarine (1/4 stick) until melted.
  • Dip 3 sandwiches, one at a time, in egg mixture and arrange sandwiches in skillet; cook until browned on both sides, turning once.
  • Repeat with remaining 3 sandwiches and 2 tbsp butter or margarine.
  • To serve, cut each sandwich diagonally in half; sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar and toasted almonds.
  • Garnish with sliced pear and seedless grapes.
  • If you like, serve with maple syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 2892.23kcalCarbohydrates: 330.49gProtein: 34.51gFat: 159.18gSaturated Fat: 68.68gCholesterol: 784.94mgSodium: 3367.3mgFiber: 16gSugar: 82.04g

Keyword Bread, Butter, Eggs, Vanilla
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