The Best Classic French Toast
Absolutely the best weekend breakfast!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- ¾ cup milk
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 8 thick-cut slices brioche or challah bread (1 to 1½-inches thick)
- butter, for the skillet
- maple syrup, honey, fresh berries, powdered sugar, whipped cream (for serving, as desired)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt- making sure there are no streaks of egg left.
- Soak each piece of bread in the egg mixture, making sure to turn it so both sides are well-coated. Let any excess liquid drip off.
- Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add a pat of butter and swirl it around to coat the pan. Add the soaked French toast (let the excess egg mixture drip off before you put it in the pan), and cook until light golden on both sides, about 3 to 5 minutes per side, flipping once. You can adjust the heat down if necessary. You will likely need to cook the French toast in 2 batches.
- Serve warm, topped with anything you like.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (2 slices) | Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 353mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1390IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 2mg