French Toast All Stars
Indulge in a breakfast classic reimagined with this "French Toast All Stars" recipe, the ultimate guide to achieving perfectly golden, custardy slices of heaven. Featuring thick-cut brioche or challah, this dish elevates traditional French toast with a rich custard made from eggs, whole milk, and a splash of heavy cream, perfectly balanced with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. Quickly prepared in just 25 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy mornings or leisurely weekend brunches. Gently browned in a skillet with butter, each slice is dusted with powdered sugar and served with sweet maple syrup and optional fresh berries for a gourmet touch. Whether you're hosting guests or treating your family, this French toast will quickly become a crowd favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or challah preferred)
- 3 pieces large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (for greasing skillet)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for garnish)
- 0.5 cup maple syrup (for serving)
- 1 cup fresh berries (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
Pour the egg mixture into a shallow dish or pie plate to make dipping the bread easier.
Preheat a large non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter, allowing it to melt and coat the bottom of the pan.
Dip a slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for about 5 seconds on each side. Lift the bread out to let the excess batter drip off, and place it in the skillet.
Cook the bread for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat for the remaining slices, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Once all the French toast slices are cooked, transfer them to a plate and lightly dust with powdered sugar.
Serve warm, topped with maple syrup, fresh berries, or any other toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2248 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.3 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.3 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 824 mg | 275% | |
| Sodium | 2133 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 312.7 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 169.9 g | ||
| Protein | 57.7 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 639 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1508 mg | 32% | |
*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.
