Santa Fe Railroad French Toast
Elevate your breakfast game with Santa Fe Railroad French Toast, a flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Made with thick slices of brioche or challah, this indulgent recipe features a custard-like blend of eggs, whole milk, and heavy cream infused with warm vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, with a surprising hint of smoky ancho chili powder to give it a Southwestern flair. Each slice is pan-cooked to golden perfection in a buttery, crisp finish, then drizzled with warm maple syrup and garnished with fresh berries or powdered sugar for a touch of elegance. Perfect for weekend brunches or special occasions, this crowd-pleasing French toast strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory, delivering a comfort food experience with a bold new twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices Thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg (freshly grated, if possible)
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ancho chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Salted butter
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup
- 1 cup Fresh berries or sliced fruit (optional, for serving)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ancho chili powder, and salt until well combined.
Pour the prepared egg mixture into a shallow dish or pie pan to make it easier to dip the bread.
Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan, allowing them to melt together.
Dip one slice of bread at a time into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are well coated but not overly soaked.
Carefully place the coated bread slices onto the hot skillet or griddle. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly crisp on the edges.
Repeat the process with remaining bread slices, adding more butter and oil to the pan as needed to prevent sticking.
Once cooked, transfer the French toast slices to a serving plate. Drizzle with warm maple syrup and garnish with fresh berries or sliced fruit, if desired.
Finish with a light dusting of powdered sugar for a decorative and sweet touch (optional).
Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful Southwestern-inspired French toast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.9 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.8 g | 459% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1335 mg | 445% | |
| Sodium | 3384 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 408.5 g | 149% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 197.5 g | ||
| Protein | 83.0 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.5 mcg | 37% | |
| Calcium | 822 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1522 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.
