Strawberry Shortcake French Toast

By Tonya_Speed

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 cups halved strawberries
• 4 split English muffins
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or milk
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• a pinch of salt
• butter
• yogurt, more berries and honey for drizzling

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Mix 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest with 3 tablespoons sugar; toss about a third of the lemon-sugar with 3 cups halved strawberries.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk eggs, half-and-half or milk, nutmeg, vanilla extract, sugar and a salt in a shallow bowl. Heat 1/2 tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 split English muffins and soak, 5 minutes; and cook in the skillet until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding more butter as needed. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until puffed, 8 to 10 minutes. Sandwich some strawberries and more lemon-sugar between the muffin halves. Top with yogurt, more berries and a drizzle of honey.