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Lemon Blueberry French Toast

Classic french toast made with semolina bread, blueberries, and lemon zest.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 399 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 8 slices semolina bread sliced to about 1-inch thick
  • 2 large lemons zested, about 1 1/2 tablespoons of zest
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting before serving
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 12 ounces fresh blueberries or 1 dry pint

Instructions

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  1. Heat your oven to its lowest temp or 170f and set the rack to the middle level.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, sugar, and vanilla.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan to medium-low heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter.
  4. Soak 4 pieces of bread in the bowl for at least 30 seconds. Remove bread from the bowl, letting it drip for a bit, and place it into the pan.   Fry for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden on both sides. 
  5. Place cooked French toast onto a baking sheet and right into the oven to keep warm. Add a bit more butter to the pan and repeat the frying process for subsequent batches.
  6. When all the pieces are finished cooking, plate and divide the blueberries, and lemon zest. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with some melted butter and maple syrup.  Enjoy!

Notes

  • Calorie info does not reflect butter or syrup for serving.
  • Makes 4 servings.  The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
  • Some of the lemon zest can be served at the table for those who might not like it as much.
  • Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days and can be reheated by frying in butter until warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories 399kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 41.1g (14%) Protein 8.8g (18%) Fat 22.9g (35%) Saturated Fat 12.8g (64%) Cholesterol 176mg (59%) Sodium 337mg (14%) Potassium 222mg (6%) Fiber 2.7g (11%) Sugar 22.2g (44%) Calcium 126mg (13%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 399

% Daily Value*

Calories 399kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 41.1g 14%
Protein 8.8g 18%
Fat 22.9g 35%
Saturated Fat 12.8g 64%
Cholesterol 176mg 59%
Sodium 337mg 14%
Potassium 222mg 5%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Sugar 22.2g 44%
Calcium 126mg 13%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.