Easy French Toast
This Easy French Toast recipe shows you exactly how to make perfectly golden, fluffy French toast using simple ingredients. It's a family favorite and a classic breakfast that never fails!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- 8 thickly cut slices of bread I used challah
- cooking spray
- optional for topping: syrup powdered sugar, fruit
Instructions
- In a large shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add in the milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk lightly until fully combined.
- Over medium heat, spray a large skillet or griddle with cooking spray.
- Place the slices of bread in the egg mixture and let soak on each side for about 3 seconds. Cook the bread in the skillet for ~4 minutes on each side or until a nice golden brown.
- Once done, top with syrup, fruit, and a dusting of powdered sugar and ENJOY!!
Notes
Storage Instruction - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or toaster oven for best texture. You can also freeze slices for up to 2 months.
Nutritional info is for 6 slices of challah bread
Type of bread - see section above for me bread recommendations (I've tried it all!). TLDR; my favorite bread for french toast is Challah with Brioche being a close second. When all else fails, thick Texas style toast also works well!
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 3mg
