Pistachio French Toast Recipes

PISTACHIO FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Arrange bread in two shingled rows in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream and baking chips. Microwave, covered, on high for 4-5 minutes or until chips are melted, stirring occasionally. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Whisk in eggs, honey, extract and cinnamon until blended. Stir in cream mixture; pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight. , Preheat oven to 350°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. For topping, in a small bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, honey and cinnamon. Stir in pistachios and baking chips. Sprinkle over bread slices. , Bake, covered, 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

CHOCOLATE-PISTACHIO FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• With a serrated knife, cut a pocket horizontally in each slice o f bread through the top crust. Cut the candy bar into 6 rectangles.
• Fill each bread slice with a piece of chocolate and 1 teaspoon pistachios.
• In a shallow dish or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg.
• On a griddle or in a large skillet over medium heat, melt and spread 1 tablespoon butter.
• Dip the filled bread slices, one at a time, into the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides and being careful not to squeeze out the chocolate filling.
• Cook the slices, several at a time, on the hot griddle until they are browned on both sides.
• Add more butter as needed.
• Transfer the French toast to heated plates and dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.
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