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Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Sep 15, 2010
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Looking for a French breakfast? Then check out these toasts topped with pears cooked in a honey-cornstarch mixture - a delicious treat!

New Orleans French Toast

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 8 hr 45 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

French Toast

  • 12 (1-inch) slices French bread
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Topping

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 pears, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup honey

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange slices of bread in sprayed baking dish, completely covering bottom of dish.
  • Step 
    2
    In medium bowl, combine eggs, half-and-half, sugar and nutmeg; beat well. Pour over bread in baking dish. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Step 
    3
    When ready to bake, heat oven to 375°F. Uncover; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and slightly puffed.
  • Step 
    4
    Meanwhile, melt butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add pears; cook 2 minutes or until pears are tender, stirring occasionally. In small bowl, combine water and cornstarch; blend well. Add honey and cornstarch mixture to pears in skillet; cook 2 minutes or until bubbly. Serve over French toast.

Nutrition

570 Calories
20g Total Fat
15g Protein
82g Total Carbohydrate
40g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
570
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20g
31%
Saturated Fat
10g
50%
Cholesterol
250mg
83%
Sodium
600mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate
82g
27%
Dietary Fiber
4g
16%
Sugars
40g
Protein
15g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 3 Fruit; 5 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 2 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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