Famous Bread French Toast
Turn your mornings into something extraordinary with this **Famous Bread French Toast** recipe, a perfect blend of simplicity and indulgence. Crafted from thick-cut sandwich bread or buttery brioche, each slice is dipped into a luscious custard mixture of eggs, creamy whole milk, velvety heavy cream, fragrant vanilla extract, and a hint of cinnamon. Gently cooked until golden brown, this French toast boasts a pillowy center with a perfectly crisped exterior. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal breakfast for busy mornings or leisurely weekends. Top with sweet maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, or vibrant fresh berries for a custom touch that makes every bite unforgettable. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned cooks, this breakfast classic brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices thick-cut sandwich bread or brioche
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- maple syrup or powdered sugar (optional topping)
- fresh berries or fruit (optional topping)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined and smooth.
Pour the egg mixture into a shallow dish, such as a pie plate or casserole dish, to make dipping the bread easier.
Preheat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter to coat the surface.
Dip one slice of bread into the custard mixture, letting it soak for about 10-15 seconds per side, then lift it out and allow any excess mixture to drip off.
Place the soaked bread on the hot skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side, or until golden brown. Flip the slice and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Repeat the soaking and cooking process for the remaining slices of bread, adding the additional tablespoon of butter to the skillet as needed.
Serve the French toast warm with optional toppings, such as maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh berries, or fruit.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1655 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.2 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.0 g | 205% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 769 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 2061 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.8 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.9 g | ||
| Protein | 44.9 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 612 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 1024 mg | 22% | |
*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.
