Almond French Toast - Atkins - 10 Net Carbs

From Dr. Atkins Quick & Easy New Diet Cook Book. Phases 3 & 4. Per Serving: 20 carbs, 10 net carbs, 10 grams fiber, 26.5 grams protein, 50.5 grams fat, 626 cal

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1  tablespoon  granular sugar substitute
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  almond extract
• 8  slices  atkins bakery ready-to-eat sliced  white bread
• 4  eggs, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  grated nutmeg
• 4  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1  cup  sugar free  pancake syrup (atkins quick cuisine)
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced  blanched almond, toasted

Directions

1. Heat griddle or large skillet.
2. Using rubber spatula, thoroughly mix cream cheese, sugar substitute, and almond extract in a bowl.
3. Spread 1/4 cream cheese mixture on each of the 4 slices of bread. Top with remaining 4 bread slices.
4. In another bowl, combine the eggs, cream, water, salt, and nutmeg. Dip the sandwhiches in egg batter.
5. Heat the butter on the griddle until foaming subsides.
6. Add the french toast sandwhiches, and cook for about 3 min on each side.
7. Transfer the sandwhices to warm plates and top with 1/4 cup syrup and 2 tbsp almonds. Serve immediately.