Mardarin Orange French Toast

1 11oz. can Dole® Mandarin orange Segments
1 tbsp. grated orange peel
½ cup orange juice
1 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. vanilla
Dash nutmeg
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup half and half
4 slices stale French bread or thick-sliced white bread
2 tbsp. margarine
¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted, optional

Drain syrup from oranges into saucepan. Stir in peel and juice, brown sugar,
cornstarch, vanilla and nutmeg. Cook over low heat, stirring until sauce
thickens slightly and turns clear. Remove from heat; add orange segments.

In pie plate, combine eggs and half and half. Dip bread in egg mixture,
saturating both sides. Melt margarine in large skillet until hot. Cook
soaked bred in skillet until golden brown on each side. Place 2 slices
French toast on each plate; top with orange sauce. Sprinkle with almonds,
if desired.

Makes 2 servings