Amazing French Toast Recipes

THE BEST FRENCH TOAST

There's no question that this is the best French toast recipe. The caramelized exterior meets a soft, custardlike center that practically melts in your mouth. Not only that, but it's quick and easy, too! -Audrey Rompon, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Steps:

In a shallow dish, whisk together the first 7 ingredients. Preheat a greased griddle over medium heat., Dip bread in egg mixture, letting it soak 5 seconds on each side. Cook on griddle until golden brown on both sides. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 263mg cholesterol, Sodium 786mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 slices day-old brioche bread (1 inch thick)
Optional toppings: Butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream and confectioners' sugar

FRENCH TOAST I

There are many, fancy variations on this basic recipe. This recipe works with many types of bread - white, whole wheat, cinnamon-raisin, Italian or French. Serve hot with butter or margarine and maple syrup.

Provided by Jan Bittner

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes French Toast Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Steps:

Beat together egg, milk, salt, desired spices and vanilla.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
Dunk each slice of bread in egg mixture, soaking both sides. Place in pan, and cook on both sides until golden. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 128.3 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 477.7 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

Ingredients

6 thick slices bread
2 eggs
⅔ cup milk
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
salt to taste

AMAZING SLOW COOKER FRENCH TOAST

I came up with this recipe when I was looking for a recipe for French toast that I could make in the slow cooker. Some people will say this is more of a bread pudding, but say what you will. This is delicious!

Provided by groucho

Categories Breakfast and Brunch French Toast Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Steps:

Grease the inside of a slow cooker.
Place apple pieces in the prepared slow cooker. Sprinkle brown sugar over apples and top with butter slices.
Beat eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and allspice together in a bowl with a whisk until smooth; add raisins. Mix bread pieces into egg mixture until bread is saturated. Pour bread-egg mixture into the slow cooker.
Cook on High for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.1 calories, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Cholesterol 219.8 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 457.4 mg, Sugar 41 g

Ingredients

1 apple, cut into bite-size pieces
⅓ cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, thinly sliced
6 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground allspice, or to taste
½ cup raisins
1 (16 ounce) loaf cinnamon-raisin bread, torn into chunks

FLUFFY FRENCH TOAST

This French toast recipe is different because it uses flour. I have given it to some friends and they've all liked it better than the French toast they usually make!

Provided by Bonnie Molleston

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes French Toast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Steps:

Measure flour into a large mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in the milk. Whisk in the salt, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract and sugar until smooth.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
Soak bread slices in mixture until saturated. Cook bread on each side until golden brown. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 48.1 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 230.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Ingredients

¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 pinch salt
3 eggs
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon white sugar
12 thick slices bread

AMAZING OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST

This fabulous breakfast casserole is from the Gooseberry Patch girls. It does need to be refrigerated overnight, so plan ahead. Easy to pop in the oven in the morning and the smell is divine! Tastes similiar to a bread pudding.

Provided by PrimQuilter

Categories Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Steps:

Over medium heat, bring corn syrup, brown sugar and butter to a boil.
Boil 5 minutes and pour into a greased 13 x 9 baking pan.
Cut or tear all of the bread and place in the pan, set aside.
Beat eggs, milk and vanilla and pour over bread.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Uncover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.4, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 152.1, Sodium 273, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 26.2, Protein 6.7

Ingredients

1 cup corn syrup
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup butter, sliced
12 slices raisin bread
6 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla