PEACHES 'N' CREAM FRENCH TOAST

Peaches 'n' Cream French Toast image

Looking for a way to make French toast into something extra special? This scrumptious breakfast dish is topped with peach butter and bursting flavor. Whip it up the night before and grill in minutes on a busy Christmas morning.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

3 large eggs
3 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup peach preserves, divided
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
8 slices French bread, (1/2 inch thick)
6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
Confectioners' sugar
Sliced almonds, toasted
2 medium ripe peaches, sliced
2 to 3 tablespoons butter, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat eggs and 3 tablespoons preserves. Stir in cream. Arrange bread in a single layer in a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Pour egg mixture over bread; cover and refrigerate overnight., For peach butter, in a small bowl, beat 4 tablespoons butter and remaining preserves until fluffy; set aside. , In a large skillet or griddle, melt 2-3 tablespoons butter (if desired). Toast sandwiches until bread is lightly browned on both sides, adding butter if necessary. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and almonds. Serve with peach butter and sliced peaches.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742 calories, Fat 29g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 228mg cholesterol, Sodium 1023mg sodium, Carbohydrate 101g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein.