What to do with all those peaches ? Save some for this breakfast treat…

BAKED PEACH FRENCH TOAST

Serves: 8 Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 10 Minutes Ready in: < 45 Minutes

INGREDIENTS:

•6 1-Inch thick slices of whole-grain bread
•1 8 Ounce package cream cheese
•6 Sliced fresh peaches
•1/2 Cup pecans, chopped
•1/2 Cup whole milk
•1/2 Cup buttermilk
•1/3 Cup maple syrup
•3 Large eggs
•2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
•1 Tablespoon sugar
•1 Teaspoon cinnamon
•1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
•1 Tablespoon Kahlua coffee liqueur (optional)

PROCEDURE:

•Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
•Lay bread slices in a casserole dish or other baking dish.
•Prick bread 3-4 times with sharp knife and spread a layer of cream cheese on top of each slice of bread Arrange peach slices on top of bread to cover.
•Sprinkle pecans over peaches.
•Combine remaining ingredients well and pour over bread, trying not to dislodge nuts too much from the peaches.
•Bake 20 – 30 minutes, or until bread is no longer "soggy" and just begins to brown on the edges.

Enjoy!
Chef Phil