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Secret Ingredient French Toast Recipe
5 from 12 votes

Secret Ingredient French Toast Recipe

Secret Ingredient French Toast uses a cinnamon and vanilla-spiced egg and milk mixture to soak thick slices of Texas toast or French bread. Cooked in butter until golden brown on both sides, this French toast offers a rich, classic flavor with optional toppings like fresh berries, powdered sugar, or syrup for added sweetness. The recipe's straightforward method delivers moist, fragrant slices ready for breakfast or brunch.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 302 kcal
Course: Main Course, Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine: French, American

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

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  1. In a medium size bowl add eggs and milk and whisk together until smooth. Add in the cinnamon and vanilla and whisk.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 302

% 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.