Secret Ingredient French Toast Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 People
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Calories
302 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Breakfast, Dinner
Secret Ingredient French Toast Recipe
Description
This French Toast recipe features a mix of eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla that bathe thick-cut bread slices such as Texas toast or French bread. The soaked bread is fried in butter over medium heat until each side achieves a golden brown surface with a soft and tender interior.
The aromatic cinnamon and vanilla provide warmth and a subtle sweetness to the custard base, enhancing the bread's natural flavor. The butter used in frying adds richness and helps form a slightly crisp crust.
Common toppings include fresh berries, powdered sugar, and syrup, which complement the toast without overwhelming its delicate spiced notes. This preparation suits breakfast or brunch occasions and can be easily customized with preferred toppings.
The recipe remains reliable over time, and is straightforward to prepare with minimal ingredients and tools.
Ingredients
- 4 egg
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 8 lices bread Texas toast or French bread, thick
Optional Toppings
- fresh berries
- powdered sugar
- syrup
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl add eggs and milk and whisk together until smooth. Add in the cinnamon and vanilla and whisk.
- Preheat the skillet to medium and add the butter. Once the butter has melted and pan is hot, add the French toast and fry until golden brown. Repeat on the other side.
- Top with your favorite toppings, fresh berries, powdered sugar, and syrup and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe was originally posted in November 2019 and updated in July 2023.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 184mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 388mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 482IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 154mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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