Have you noticed how the nutrition experts can’t decide on what is or is not good for us? I used to have a sign in my kitchen that read, “My magic diet. If it tastes good, spit it out.” For years chocolate was bad for us. Now dark chocolate is the wonder drug. Same with wine. Recently an article came out touting that drinking coffee prevents prostate and breast cancer— drinking a lot of coffee!
Since the experts can’t make up their minds, I’ve decided to eat whatever I want. That philosophy works well with my favorite recipe for the month. It’s a breakfast casserole that my children lovingly refer to as Comatose Casserole because it’s so sweet, it should probably be served with an insulin syringe! (Although they have no trouble putting it away.) And now, without guilt, you can enjoy it with coffee. Lots of coffee!
I am making it this week for a staff breakfast. If you try it, I’d love to know what you think.
Comatose French Toast
Ingredients:
1/2 c. butter
1 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 T water
3 Granny Smith Apples
Cinnamon to taste
1/2 c. raisins
1 loaf French Bread, sliced 1 1/2' thick
1 1/2 c. milk
6 eggs
1 t. vanilla
Nutmeg to taste
Topping:
1/2 c. whipping cream (I use Cool Whip to make it lighter.)
1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 t. almond extract (I don't use- still great)
Sliced, toasted almonds for garnish (This helps to cut the sweet taste.)
Directions:
Combine butter, brown sugar and water in a saucepan until bubbling, stirring frequently.
Place in 9 x 13 pan and cool 20-30"
Meanwhile, peel, core and slice apples, then overlap in rows on top of sauce in pan
Sprinkle with cinnamon and raisins
Place slices of bread on top of apples
Mix together milk, eggs and vanilla, and pour over bread
Sprinkle with nutmeg, cover and refrigerate over night
Bake @ 350 60" or until golden brown and crispy on top
Serve upside down, with sauce spooned over French toast
For topping, combine ingredients and whip on high until thickened. (Or just mix sour cream with the Cool Whip—I’m all about easy!) Place dollops on sliced French toast just before serving.