NUT-CRUSTED FRENCH TOAST WITH VANILLA MAPLE SYRUP

NUT-CRUSTED FRENCH TOAST WITH VANILLA MAPLE SYRUP image

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 eggs
3/4 c whole milk
1/4 c sugar
1 t vanilla
1 t cinnamon
3/4 c brown sugar
1 3/4 c coarsely ground whole almonds
3/4 c plain bread crumbs
1 (16 oz) loaf white bread (1-2 days old), cut into about nine 1-inch thick slices
8 T (1 stick) butter, plus additional for topping
1 c maple syrup
1 1/2 t vanilla

Steps:

Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Place a baking sheet in oven to warm. In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Whisk until blended; set aside. Combine brown sugar, nuts, and bread crumbs. Combine maple syrup and vanilla; set aside in a pitcher. Dip a slice of bread in egg mixture and allow excess egg to drip off. Lay bread on nut mixture, then flip to coat both sides. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt about 1 tablespoon butter without allowing it to brown. Cook French toast until golden on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to let nuts burn. Place on baking sheet in oven and continue with remaining slices. Dip and coat each slice just before cooking, adding more butter as needed. Serve with syrup and butter, if desired.