Rum Raisin French Toast

• 3/4 cup rum raisin ice cream, melted
• 3 eggs, beaten to blend
• 1/3 cup ground walnuts
• 1 tablespoon amber rum
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 8 slices raisin bread
• 4 tablespoons butter
• Maple syrup
• Additional rum raisin ice cream

1. Combine melted ice cream with next 4 ingredients in large shallow pan.
2. Dip raisin bread into ice cream-egg mixture and let soak 1 minute per side.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
4. Place 4 bread slices in skillet and cook until brown, about 2 minutes per side.
5. Repeat with remaining butter and bread.
6. Serve immediately with maple syrup and additional ice cream.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/rum-raisin-french-toast-1596 (may not work)