French Toast with Apple Topping

Name: French Toast with Apple Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium apple, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick); Maple syrup, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 2 servings

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For breakfast or brunch, you can’t top this impressive dish from Janis Scharnott of Fontana, Wisconsin. Warm, sweet apples and a hint of cinnamon make this French toast extra special.

Ingredients

1 medium apple, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large egg
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
Maple syrup, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the apple, brown sugar and cinnamon in 1 tablespoon butter until apple is tender.
In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg, milk and vanilla. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture.
In a large skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Cook bread on both sides until golden brown. Serve with apple mixture and maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 272 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

For breakfast or brunch, you can’t top this impressive dish from Janis Scharnott of Fontana, Wisconsin. Warm, sweet apples and a hint of cinnamon make this French toast extra special.

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