5 from 46 votes
Best Easy French Toast Recipe
Best Easy French Toast uses thick slices of sturdy bread soaked in a rich custard of eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and optional cinnamon. The soaked bread is cooked in butter on a griddle or skillet until golden and cooked through, resulting in slices that are crisp on the outside yet tender inside. Served with maple whipped cream made from heavy cream and maple syrup, this French toast offers a classic breakfast option.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
715 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 brioche bread see note, 1-inch thick slices
- 6 egg large
- ¾ cup heavy cream see note
- ¾ cup milk whole
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ taespoon vanilla
- ½-1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 4 tablespoons butter
Maple Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream chilled
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon (if using).
- Arrange bread slices in a single layer in a casserole dish. Pour egg mixture over the bread. Turn bread slices over once to coat evenly. Allow to soak for 10 minutes.
- While bread is soaking, prepare the whipped cream by combining heavy cream and maple syrup in a bowl. Whip with an electric mixer on high speed (or by hand) until stiff peaks form. Chill until ready to serve.
- Preheat a griddle or skillet to medium heat. Melt butter on the griddle/skillet. Use tongs to transfer bread slices to the preheated griddle/skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes til golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook 3-5 minutes longer (if browning too quickly, reduce the heat to medium-low). Tip: if you are using a skillet and can't fit all of the bread on at once, you will want to use half of the butter to cook the first half of the French toast, then repeat process with remaining butter and bread.
- Serve French toast warm with whipped cream and your favorite toppings.
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Notes
- Substitute heavy cream with more whole milk or half-and-half to lighten the custard mixture if preferred.
- Use sturdy breads like Brioche, pullman, or challah to maintain texture after soaking the custard.
- Soak each slice evenly for about 10 minutes, flipping once to coat both sides thoroughly.
- Cook over medium heat to achieve a golden crust without burning the outside before the inside is cooked through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
715kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
370mg
(123%)
Sodium
421mg
(18%)
Potassium
382mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
1988IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
263mg
(26%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 715
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 715kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 370mg | 123% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 382mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 1988IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 263mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.