Description
A perfect Christmas breakfast! Most of the prep is done the night before. In the morning just cook the toast, trim, and create a fun French toast Christmas tree! Stale bread works best for this recipe. Just allow bread slices to sit uncovered for a few hours to dry out.
- 4 large eggs
- 2 Cups purchased eggnog
- 1 Tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 Tsp. ground cinnamon
- 6 Slices stale bread, 1-inch thick
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 Cup from 1 package (6 ounces) Driscoll's Blackberries
- 1/4 Cup from 1 package (6 ounces) Driscoll's Raspberries
- 1-2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
- 1/8 Tsp. freshly ground nutmeg
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CRACK 4 large eggs into a medium bowl and WHISK thoroughly.
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ADD 2 cups purchased eggnog.
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ADD 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ADD 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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WHISK to combine and SET ASIDE egg mixture.
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PLACE 6 slices stale bread into a large, shallow baking dish in a single layer.
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POUR egg mixture over bread slices and FLIP bread slices once to COAT both sides.
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COVER baking dish with plastic wrap and REFRIGERATE overnight.
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PREHEAT a large skillet over medium heat.
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ADD 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and ALLOW butter to melt and SWIRL evenly over bottom of pan.
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FRY bread slices about 2 minutes or until golden brown.
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FLIP bread slices and FRY about 2 minutes until golden brown.
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REMOVE bread slices from skillet.
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CUT OFF bottom corners from bread slices at an angle to FORM v-shapes.
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PLACE bread slices onto a serving platter and CREATE a Christmas tree by LAYERING bread slices v-side upward.
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ARRANGE 4 blackberries at bottom of tree to form a tree trunk.
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ARRANGE 7 raspberries at top of tree to form a star.
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CREATE a garland of berries by alternating raspberries and blackberries around tree.
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SPRINKLE 1 – 2 tablespoons powdered sugar over French toast.
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SPRINKLE 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg over French toast.
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SERVE immediately.
Calories | 336.25 | |
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Total Fat | 10.72 g | |
Saturated Fat | 5.35 g | |
Cholesterol | 186.67 mg | |
Sodium | 310.86 mg | |
Total Carbohydrates | 49.44 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 2.63 g | |
Protein | 11.50 g |