Georgia French Toast Recipes

GEORGIA PEACH FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• For the filling: In a saucepan set over low heat, add the peaches, sugar, cinnamon and ginger. Stir until the peaches are evenly coated, and then simmer until the peaches are tender and the syrup thickens, 15 to 20 minutes. Place the peach mixture in a blender and pulse until thick and chunky.
• For the French toast: In a large, shallow bowl, add the milk, cinnamon, vanilla and eggs, and whisk together. Dip the bread in the batter and to soak up the liquid.
• Heat a griddle over medium-high heat, then add some butter. Place the soaked bread on the griddle and cover with large metal bowl to keep the heat in. Cook until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Layer one slice of French toast, a spoonful of the peach filling and a second slice of French toast on four serving plates. Top each plate with confectioner's sugar, whipped cream and some Candied Pecans.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a saucepan set over medium heat, add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons water. Mix to combine and cook until the mixture begins to bubble, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Place the toasted pecans on a sheet tray and pour the hot mixture over the top and toss until the pecans are evenly coated. Place in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Cool the pecans to handle. Crumble the candied pecans and toast 2 more minutes. Yield: 1 cup

PEACH FRENCH TOAST BAKE

Steps:

• Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch slices and arrange the slices in a single layer in the baking pan. Whisk together the eggs, egg whites, milk and vanilla. Pour the egg mixture over the bread in the pan. In a medium bowl, toss peaches with the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar. Scatter the peach slices evenly on top of the bread. Combine the remaining brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Uncover and bake for 40 minutes.

FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients except bread slices. Dip bread in the egg mixture, coating both sides. Place on heated griddle and cook until golden. Turn and cook opposite side until golden. Serve immediately with your favorite topping.
• Suggested toppings: Maple syrup and bananas, strawberry sauce or syrup and try Great Harvest low-fat granola sprinkled on top.

GEORGIA STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• 1. Cube bread and place half in buttered 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Cube cream cheese and distribute over bread cubes. Add chopped pecans. Cover with remaining half of bread cubes. Beat eggs, milk and syrup together. Carefully pour over bread mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours. Remove plastic wrap and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Serve with heated syrup and fresh fruit

GEORGIA FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring brown sugar, butter and water to a boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Pour into a greased 13-in.
• *9-in.
• *2-in.
• baking dish; top with peahes.
• Arange bread over peaches.
• In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and vanilla; slowly pour over bread.
• Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
• Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until the bread is golden brown.
• Serve with a spoon.
• (pairs great with sausage).