Serve this French toast made with Italian bread topped with flavored butter — a perfect way to say “I love you.”
Strawberry Butter:
1/2 cup LAND O LAKES Butter, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon strawberry-flavored preserves
French Toast:
8 (3/4-inch) slices Italian bread
1/3 cup milk
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup LAND O LAKES Butter
Powdered sugar
Combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/3 cup powdered sugar and preserves in small mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy (1 to 2 minutes). Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
Cut bread slices with a 2 1/2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter. Combine milk, eggs and vanilla in 9-inch pie plate; mix well. Dip bread into milk mixture, turning to coat both sides. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes.
Melt 1/4 cup butter in 10-inch skillet or griddle until sizzling; add bread. Cook, turning once, until golden brown (5 to 6 minutes).
To serve, lightly sprinkle hot French toast with powdered sugar; serve with Strawberry Butter.
Makes 4 (2-slice) servings.
TIP: Spread any remaining Strawberry Butter on bagels or English muffins.
TIP: If you do not have a heart-shaped cookie cutter, use a heart-shaped template and sharp knife to cut heart shapes.
Nutrition Facts (1 serving):
Calories: 560
Fat: 40 g
Cholesterol: 200 mg
Sodium: 750 mg
Carbohydrates: 44 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 10 g