Now This Is French Toast the Best I Have Ever Made
Elevate your breakfast game with "Now This Is French Toast the Best I Have Ever Made," a decadent twist on the classic morning favorite. Crafted with thick-sliced brioche or challah bread, this recipe creates French toast that's perfectly pillowy inside and golden-crisp outside. The rich custard base—featuring a luxurious blend of whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla, and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg—infuses each slice with irresistible flavor. Cooked in sizzling butter for that iconic golden crust, this indulgent dish is ideal for weekend brunch or a cozy breakfast treat. Top it with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh berries to wow your family and guests. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy yet elegant French toast is guaranteed to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices thick-sliced brioche or challah bread
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for cooking)
- optional maple syrup (for serving)
- optional powdered sugar (for serving)
- optional fresh berries (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
Pour the custard mixture into a shallow baking dish that will fit the bread slices.
Lay the bread slices in the custard mixture and let them soak for 2-3 minutes on each side, ensuring they are well coated but not falling apart.
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Allow it to melt and sizzle, but not brown.
Place 2-3 slices of soaked bread onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy around the edges.
Remove the cooked French toast slices and keep them warm in a 200°F (90°C) oven while you repeat the process with the remaining bread slices, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Serve immediately with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh berries for garnish, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2563 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.6 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.4 g | 427% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1196 mg | 399% | |
| Sodium | 1659 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.6 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.5 g | ||
| Protein | 62.8 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.1 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 588 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1097 mg | 23% | |
*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.
