Almond French Toast Recipe

Name: Almond French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 large eggs; 2 teaspoons almond extract; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg or ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; ¼ cup Amaretto; 3 cups half-and-half or 3 cups milk; 6 -8 tablespoons unsalted butter; 32 slices bread (slightly stale,thick-sliced works well); 2 cups thinly sliced almonds; confectioners' sugar; maple syrup, warmed

Servings: persons

12 large eggs
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg or ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
¼ cup Amaretto
3 cups half-and-half or 3 cups milk
6 -8 tablespoons unsalted butter
32 slices bread (slightly stale,thick-sliced works well)
2 cups thinly sliced almonds
confectioners' sugar
maple syrup, warmed

1
In a medium mixing bowl,beat the eggs.
2
Whisk in the almond extract,ground cinnamon,nutmeg, amaretto and half-and-half.
3
Melt about 1/2 tblsp of butter in a heavy skillet.
4
or griddle over medium-high heat and spread it around.
5
Dip the bread,piece by piece,in the egg mixture until just barely soaked through.
6
Cook until browned on one side,2-3 minutes,then before flipping,sprinkle with almond slices.
7
Flip and cook until the other side is nicely browned.
8
Continue with all the bread,adding butter as needed.
9
Set each piece on a large platter,and put in a warmed oven as you cook.
10
Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar and serve with maple syrup or whatever syrup you enjoy.

2051

kcal

Calories

194

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 large eggs, 2 teaspoons almond extract, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg or ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Almond French Toast falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almond French Toast

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