Almond French Toast

• 8 slices white bread or 8 slices whole wheat bread
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons almond paste
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1. Trim crusts from bread; set bread slices aside.
2. Process crusts in a blender or food processor until finely crumbled.
3. Set crumbs aside.
4. Combine cream cheese and almond paste; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth.
5. Spread the mixture evenly on 4 bread slices.
6. Slice each sandwich diagonally to form 4 triangles.
7. Combine eggs, milk, and vanilla.
8. Dip each bread triangle into egg mixture, coat with crumbs, and dip again in egg mixture.
9. Melt butter in a large skillet; add oil.
10. Cook triangles over medium heat 4 minutes on each side until browned.
11. Serve immediately.
12. Yield: 4 servings.

white bread, cream cheese, almond paste, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, butter, vegetable oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/almond-french-toast-45617 (may not work)