Shelly's Recipe

CINNAMON-RAISIN FRENCH TOAST

Category: French Toast

1-cup whole milk
4 large eggs
4 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla or almond extract
1/4 tsp salt
8 slices cinnamon-raisin bread
6 tbsp butter
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced

Whisk milk, eggs, 2 tbsp sugar, vanilla and salt in 8-inch square baking dish. Add bread and let soak until egg mixture is absorbed, turning once, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt 2 tbsp butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add remaining 2 tbsp sugar and apple slices. Saute until apple slices are tender, about 10 minutes. Keep warm.

Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter on heavy griddle over medium heat. Add bread to griddle and cook until golden brown, turning once, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer French toast to plates. Spoon warm sauteed apples on top. Drizzle with syrup and serve.

Variation: Combine 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese and 1/4 cup strawberry jam and spread between 2 slices bread and then soak in egg mixture.