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French Toast Recipe

This is the ultimate French toast recipe: crispy outside, soft inside, and easy to make. Make it your own with your favorite toppings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberries
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 306kcal
Author: Jess Jankowski
Cost: $8.93

Equipment

  • whisk
  • deep-dish pie plate OR square baking dish
  • large skillet OR griddle
  • spatula
  • baking sheet
  • wire rack

Ingredients

CUSTARD MIXTURE:

  • 6 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

FOR THE TOAST & PAN:

FOR SERVING (optional):

  • Sifted powdered sugar
  • Maple syrup
  • Blueberry Syrup
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

MAKE CUSTARD MIXTURE:

  • In a deep-dish pie pan or square baking dish, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
  • Before you dredge the bread slices, preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.

DREDGE BREAD SLICES:

  • Place the bread slices into the custard mixture and let them sit for 1 minute per side.

COOK THE FRENCH TOAST:

  • Cook each slice for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown on each side.

KEEP THE TOAST WARM:

  • Place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and heat the oven to 275 degrees As slices of French toast finish cooking, place them in the baking sheet inside the oven until you are ready to serve.

TO FINISH:

  • Top slices with powdered sugar and drizzle with syrup (both optional).

Notes

If you’re using store-bought French bread, then soak the bread in the custard mixture for only 30 seconds per side.

Nutrition

Serving: 2slices | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 228mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 534IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg