French toast Sardy

By lisajesselson

A great way to sweeten the morning for a whole family!

Ingredients

• 1 medium French Baguette, ends cut off and sliced into 24 3/4 in. diagonals
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup premium vanilla ice cream (soft)
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 TBS vanilla extract
• 1 TBS cinnamon
• pinch nutmeg
• 2 TBS unsalted butter
• maple syrup and fresh berries for serving

Preparation

Step 1

in large baking dish, spread half of slices
in medium bowl, combine eggs, ice cream, orange juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg
pour over bread
turn slices and soak 5 min. or until saturated
melt 1 TBS butter in a cast iron skillet
add soaked bread
cook over moderately low heat turning only once, approx. 2 min. per side
keep warm
repeat process with remaining bread
serve with syrup and berries