CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST

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Croissant French Toast
"I was making breakfast at home one morning, and my son suggested using croissants for the French toast instead of bread," says owner Michael Stein. The swap was such a hit with his family that the dish soon made the restaurant menu. Stein is thrilled that the dish caught the eye of our young reader: "Sometimes you just have to let the kids have their way."

4 servings

Recipe by Michael Stein of Tesuque Village Market in Tesuque, NM

December 2011

Ingredients

• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 4 croissants, split horizontally
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• Pure maple syrup, warmed
• Fruit compote (optional)

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk eggs, half-and-half, sugar, cinnamon, orange zest, and nutmeg in a large bowl to blend. Add croissants to egg mixture; turn to coat evenly on both sides.

Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat. Brush with melted butter. Lift croissants from batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Cook croissants on griddle until browned on both sides and just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Place 2 halves on each plate. Serve croissants with warm syrup and fruit compote, if desired.