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Almond-Crusted French Toast Recipe

This elegant version of French toast is ideal for special occasions. It seems so simple, but the sliced almonds and dusting of powdered sugar make such a difference.—Judith Austic, Kirksville, Missouri

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Almond-Crusted French Toast Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 10 min./batch

Yield: 5 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

8 eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 slices Italian bread (1 inch thick)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Confectioners' sugar and maple syrup

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Dip each slice of bread into egg mixture; place on waxed paper. Press almonds onto tops of bread slices.
Cook on a greased hot griddle for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve with syrup. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (calculated without syrup) equals 408 calories, 14 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 227 mg cholesterol, 613 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Originally published as Almond-Crusted French Toast in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2010, p160