Parker County Peach French Toast

Prep:
10 min
Cook:
25 min
Total:
35 min
Serves:
4

People come from all over Texas – and elsewhere – when the sweet, juicy peaches of Parker County are in season. If you can’t get your hands on the real deal, substitute frozen peaches.

Ingredients

    8 slices Mrs Baird’s® Large White bread

    Caramelized Parker County peaches (recipe follows)

    6 eggs

    1 teaspoon cinnamon

    4 tablespoons brown sugar

    2 teaspoons vanilla extract

    Pinch of salt

    1 ½ cups milk

    8 tablespoons butter, divided

     

    Optional toppings:

    Honey Greek yogurt

    Toasted pecans

    Butter

    Powdered sugar

     

    Caramelized Parker County Peaches

    2 fresh Parker County peaches, sliced, or 1 bag frozen peaches

    ½ cup brown sugar

    Zest and juice of 1 lemon

    3 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. To prepare the peaches, combine brown sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Gently fold in peaches.
  2. In large skillet melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, add in peach mixture and saute for 5-7 minutes until peaches are warm and start to brown. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, cinnamon, sugar, vanilla and salt. Add milk and stir to combine.
  4. In a large saute pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Dip two slices of bread in egg mixture and cook in pan until both sides are golden brown. 
  5. Repeat step 4 with remaining bread and butter.
  6. Slice the bread diagonally.
  7. Plate each serving with four halves of toast and top with caramelized peaches and additional toppings of your choice.
This recipe calls for Large White Bread
A bag containing a loaf of Mrs Baird's Large White Bread
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