Elegant French Toast With Maple Syrup
["3 Tbsp. sliced almonds", "2 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened", "2 Tbsp. milk plus 1/2 c. for batter", "12 slices cinnamon-raisin bread", "3 eggs", "1 Tbsp. sugar", "1 tsp. vanilla", "4 Tbsp. butter", "confectioners sugar"]
["Use 1 slice of rye or pumpernickel bread for each.", "Set oven for broil.", "Put slices on cookie sheet.", "Add slice or two of ham. Spread coleslaw on top.", "Add slice of Swiss or whatever cheese on top.", "Put under broiler until a little brown and cheese bubbles."]
["almonds", "cream cheese", "milk", "cinnamon-raisin bread", "eggs", "sugar", "vanilla", "butter", "confectioners sugar"]