Trisha Yearwoods Holiday French Toast Recipes

CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT FRENCH TOAST WITH CINNAMON CEREAL

Steps:

• Slice the brioche into 1 1/2-inch-thick slices (6 to 8 slices). Lay each slice on its side and cut a 2-inch slit into the bottom of each. Fill the slit with about 1 tablespoon of the chocolate-hazelnut spread.
• Whisk together the milk, vanilla, salt and eggs in a shallow bowl or baking dish. Place the crushed cereal in another baking dish. Dip a slice of the filled brioche into the egg mixture on both sides a few times, making sure the mixture has soaked in, then transfer to the cereal dish and coat with cereal on both sides. Place the bread on a cutting board or plate while finishing dredging the rest. Repeat with the remaining slices, egg mix and cereal.
• Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons of the butter. Place as many slices as will fit in the skillet. Cook on one side until the coating is crisp and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes on the other side. Transfer to a platter. Add 2 more tablespoons of butter to the skillet and then more slices. Repeat the process with the remaining butter and slices, reserving 2 tablespoons of butter for the bananas.
• Add the remaining butter to the skillet, let it melt and place the bananas in a single layer in the melted butter. Cook until caramelized, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Top the toast with the bananas and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately.

DOUBLE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, creamer, and vanilla until fully combined. Pour the mixture onto a large plate with edges, such as a pie plate or baking dish. Dip the bread slices into the mixture, being sure to coat both sides evenly. In a small bowl, whisk together sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and pan-fry two slices of battered bread at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. When the second side is golden brown, generously sprinkle cinnamon and sugar onto each piece and flip again. Let the sugar caramelize for 30 second to 1 minute; repeat process on the other side. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a plate; repeat process with remaining butter, battered bread and cinnamon sugar, two slices at a time.
• Transfer to plates and serve with maple syrup.

TRISHA YEARWOOD'S POWER BALLS RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse the oats, peanut butter, honey, chocolate chips, cranberries, sunflower seeds and flax seeds until fully combined. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Form balls from the mixture (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each) and place them on the baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

TRISHA YEARWOOD'S SUGARED PECANS RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with sides with aluminum foil. Pour the butter onto the lined sheet. In a large bowl, mix the egg whites, sugar and cinnamon. Add the pecan halves and toss until they are fully coated. Spread the pecans onto the baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring the pecans every 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Pecans will crisp as they cool.

TRISHA YEARWOOD'S HOLIDAY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Whisk together bananas and next 5 ingredients in a medium bowl; pour mixture into a pie plate.
• Slice bread into 6-8 one inch slices; reserve remaining bread.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Dip 3 bread slices, one at a time, into banana mixure, turning to coat evenly; cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
• Repeat procedure with remaining butter and bread. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup.