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Almond-Crusted French Toast

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Total Time

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

Makes

5 servings

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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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 408 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 227mg cholesterol, 613mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein.

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