Granola French Toast: Mother's Day Breakfast in Bed

Saying "I love you mom" this Mother's day is as easy as...bacon! This special breakfast in bed recipe collection (French Toast, seen below, Rhubarb Syrup & Crispy, Spicy Maple Bacon) will be sure to put you in Mom's good books for the rest of the month (at least!). This recipe was featured in 2009 Well Seasoned Nibbles newsletter.

Granola French Toast

Serve mom some breakfast in bed which is never complete without Fresh Toast!

Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup milk
• 1/3 cup half-and-half
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 cup Terra (or other gourmet brand) Granola, lightly crushed in a food processor
• 2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
• 8 slice(s) bread
• *Available from Well Seasoned

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk together the eggs, milk, half-and-half, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a shallow baking dish and set aside.
2. Place the crushed granola in a baking dish on the side. Melt ½ tablespoon butter in a large skillet over low heat. Dip 2 slices of bread in the egg mixture and lightly coat each side.
3. Transfer the slices to the granola mixture, turn to coat, and place in the prepared skillet. Cook for 3 minutes on each side, transfer to a baking sheet, and set aside. Repeat with the remaining butter and bread slices.
4. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Serve immediately or keep warm in 200 degree F oven.