ALMOND-CRUSTED FRENCH TOAST

Almond-Crusted French Toast image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 227mg cholesterol, Sodium 613mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.