Christmas Morning French Toast
Make your holiday breakfast truly unforgettable with this delightful Christmas Morning French Toast recipe. Crafted with thick-cut brioche or challah bread, each slice is soaked in a luscious custard mixture made from creamy whole milk, heavy cream, and the festive warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfectly golden and rich, this French toast is cooked to tender perfection on a buttery skillet, making it the ultimate indulgence for Christmas morning. Garnish with a snowfall of powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, or add a burst of freshness with seasonal fruits like berries or banana slices. Ready in just 30 minutes, this comforting favorite is ideal for feeding a crowd of four and is sure to bring joy to your holiday table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices Thick-cut brioche or challah bread
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 1.5 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- to taste (optional) Maple syrup
- for garnish (optional) Powdered sugar
- optional Fresh fruit (e.g., berries, sliced bananas)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
Pour the egg mixture into a shallow dish or large baking dish that will fit the bread slices easily.
Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and let it melt, coating the surface evenly.
Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for 10-15 seconds on each side. Be careful not to oversoak to avoid soggy bread.
Place the soaked bread slices onto the preheated skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
Repeat with the remaining bread slices, adding more butter to the skillet as needed for each batch.
Transfer the cooked French toast to a serving platter or plates. Serve immediately with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh fruit, if desired.
Enjoy your festive Christmas Morning French Toast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2843 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.3 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.8 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1130 mg | 377% | |
| Sodium | 2261 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 379.7 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 240.0 g | ||
| Protein | 69.3 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.0 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 772 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1375 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
