Parker County Peach French Toast

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

To prepare the peaches, combine brown sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Gently fold in peaches.
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.
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, cinnamon, sugar, vanilla and salt. Add milk and stir to combine.
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.
Repeat step 4 with remaining bread and butter.
Slice the bread diagonally.
Plate each serving with four halves of toast and top with caramelized peaches and additional toppings of your choice.