Holiday Morning French Toast
Start your holiday mornings with the ultimate comfort: Holiday Morning French Toast, a decadent, flavor-packed take on the breakfast classic. Crafted with rich brioche or challah bread, each slice is bathed in a luscious custard mixture of eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a festive medley of ground cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfectly cooked until golden and slightly crisp, this dish is lightly sweetened with granulated sugar for just the right amount of indulgence. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar, a generous drizzle of maple syrup, and a scattering of fresh berries for an elegant, crowd-pleasing presentation. Ready in just 30 minutes, this French toast recipe is your go-to for cozy, holiday-inspired breakfasts that taste as magical as the season feels!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices Thick-cut bread (brioche or challah recommended)
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- Maple syrup (optional, for serving)
- Fresh berries (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them until blended.
Add the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt to the bowl. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Preheat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt, swirling to coat the cooking surface.
Dip one slice of bread at a time into the custard mixture, allowing it to soak for about 10 seconds on each side. Ensure the bread is evenly coated but not overly saturated.
Carefully place the soaked bread onto the skillet or griddle. Repeat with additional slices, cooking only as many as will comfortably fit in the pan.
Cook the French toast for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
Transfer cooked slices to a plate or baking sheet, and keep them warm in a low-temperature oven (200°F/93°C) while cooking the remaining slices. Add more butter to the pan as needed.
Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar, and drizzled with maple syrup. Optionally, top with fresh berries for an extra festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.4 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.6 g | 303% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1075 mg | 358% | |
| Sodium | 2451 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 246.6 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 106.7 g | ||
| Protein | 65.0 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 635 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 1194 mg | 25% | |
*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.
