Gingerbread French Toast
Infused with the warm, spiced essence of the holidays, Gingerbread French Toast transforms your breakfast table into a cozy celebration. This recipe takes classic French toast to the next level with a luscious custard mixture featuring molasses, brown sugar, and a medley of gingerbread spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Perfectly golden slices of brioche or challah soak up these flavors, offering a tender yet flavorful bite. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and served with maple syrup, this easy-to-make dish is both festive and comforting. Whether for a special holiday brunch or simply indulging in seasonal flavors, this spiced French toast is a surefire way to brighten your morning.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 slices bread (such as brioche or challah)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- to taste maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, molasses, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the mixture into a shallow dish or pie pan to make dipping the bread easier.
Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter, allowing it to melt and coat the surface.
Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly coated but not overly soaked.
Place the coated slices onto the preheated skillet or griddle, cooking for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through.
Repeat the process with the remaining slices of bread, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Remove the cooked French toast from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm while cooking the rest.
Optional: Sprinkle the French toast with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
Serve immediately with maple syrup and enjoy this delicious gingerbread-inspired breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2115 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.2 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.6 g | 243% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1015 mg | 338% | |
| Sodium | 1861 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 255.1 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 118.8 g | ||
| Protein | 64.4 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 720 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1649 mg | 35% | |
*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.
