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French Toast Recipe
This French toast recipe is a quick and easy breakfast option made with simple ingredients!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 163 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 lices thick sliced bread brioche or other breads
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons butter more as needed
Instructions
- In a shallow dish or bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan or on the griddle.
- Dip the bread into the egg mixture, allowing a few seconds for the egg to soak into the bread. Flip the bread over and repeat on the other side.
- Place the bread in the pan and cook over medium-low heat until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. (Add more butter as needed for the remaining slices of bread).
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Notes
- You can use any type of bread for this French toast recipe, I prefer thicker artisan style bread. If using thinner sandwich style bread, don't allow it to soak too long.
- Cooking time can vary based on the thickness and density of the bread and the amount of custard soaked into the bread. Cook over medium-low heat to allow the custard to cook through without burning the outside of the bread.
- To prepare ahead, dip the bread into the egg mixture and place it in a single layer on a baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- To make a large batch, preheat the oven to 200°F and place a casserole dish or baking sheet in the oven. Add cooked French toast slices to the dish to keep warm.
- Sprinkle French toast with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar after cooking if desired.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 5 days, or separate slices with wax paper and freeze in zip bags for 2-3 months. Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven.
Nutrition Information
Calories
163
(8%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
207mg
(9%)
Potassium
122mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
273IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 207mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 273IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.