Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :1:30
Categories : Breakfast Eggs
New Orleans/Cajun/Creole Brunch
Main Dishes
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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french bread loaves (at least day old)
8 large eggs
4 cup whipping cream
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
4 tsps real vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup champagne
2 cup cane syrup
2 cup raspberries
2 cup blueberries
4 tbsps cream cheese -- (optional)
powdered sugar for garnish
Cut bread into 3/4 inch thick diagonal slices.
Whisk together eggs and next 5 ingredients.
Place bread slices in deep pan and pour egg mix evenly over slices. Let stand 30 minutes till liquid is absorbed.
Cook bread slices in non stick skillet or griddle till firm and golden and done through.
Cook champagne in large saucepan over high heat till reduced by half. Gradually stir in syrup and cook till blended and warm.
Arrange bread slices on plate, top with raspberries and blueberries and cream cheese (if desired) . Drizzle evenly with syrup mixture and garnish with powdered sugar.
Another option, cut a pocket in the side of the slice of cooked toast and stuff with cream cheese, put back on griddle for a minute to warm through and then top and serve.
{We used this egg batter recipe at Hizzoner's for our 'everyday' French toast with egg bread (Texas toast). You can use that or sourdough or whatever bread you like for French toast.}