Serve this French toast recipe made with Italian bread topped with flavored butter–a perfect way to say "I love you."
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Strawberry Butter
12 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
13 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon strawberry preserves
French Toast
8 (3/4-inch) slices Italian bread
13 cup Land O Lakes® Half & Half
2 large Land O Lakes® Eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
Powdered sugar
STEP 1
Combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/3 cup powdered sugar and preserves in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
STEP 2
Cut bread slices with 2 1/2- to 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter. Combine half & half, eggs and vanilla in 9-inch pie plate; mix well. Dip 4 bread shapes into half & half mixture, turning to coat both sides; let stand 1-2 minutes.
STEP 3
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 10-inch nonstick skillet or griddle until sizzling; add coated bread. Cook over medium heat, turning once, 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from skillet; keep warm. Carefully clean skillet with paper towel, if necessary.
STEP 4
Repeat dipping remaining bread shapes into egg mixture. Melt remaining butter in skillet and cook bread as directed.
STEP 5
Sprinkle hot French toast with powdered sugar; serve with Strawberry Butter.
Spread any remaining Strawberry Butter on bagels or English muffins.
If you do not have a heart-shaped cookie cutter, use a heart-shaped template and sharp knife to cut heart shapes.
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