Blue Violet Mansion

Napa, California

Specialty Recipe

Fluffy Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast
with Bananas and Almonds

According to Kathy and Bob Morris, their guests say that this French Toast is the best...of any!!

Ingredients

12 large California fresh eggs

2 cups low-fat milk

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons cinnamon

24 slices sourdough French bread (1/4- to 1-inch thick)

margarine

12 large bananas

powdered sugar

1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped

Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until light and frothy. Dip bread slices in egg mixture and place on greased baking pan. Pour any leftover mixture over bread slices; cover and refrigerate overnight. Next day, saute bread in margarine on griddle until light brown and crispy. Slice bananas over top, sprinkle with powdered sugar and garnish with chopped almonds.

Serves: 12

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