French Toast

This easy French toast recipe uses basic ingredients like eggs, milk, and bread for a fluffy, golden breakfast that comes together in just 15 minutes.

Prep:5

Cook:10

Total:15

Servings:4

Equipment

Griddle or Large Skillet
Mixing Bowl
Measuring Spoons
Whisk
Spatula

Ingredients

Bread 8 slices
Eggs 4 pcs
Milk 1 cup
Heavy Cream ¼ cup
Sugar 2 tbsp
Vanilla Extract 1 tsp
Cinnamon ½ tsp
Allspice ½ tsp
Nutmeg ⅛ tsp
Salt ¼ tsp
Unsalted Butter (for frying) 2 tbsp
Neutral Oil (for frying) 1 tbsp

Instructions

Add the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, spices, and salt to a shallow bowl, then whisk until everything comes together in a smooth, even mixture.
Preheat the griddle or skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of butter and a few drops of oil to coat the surface evenly.
Dip each slice of bread into the custard for 30-40 seconds per side, let the excess drip off, and place it on the hot griddle or skillet.
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings, like maple syrup, fresh berries, powdered sugar, or anything else you love from the ideas above.

Notes

Whisk the custard until completely smooth. Under-mixed eggs won’t soak into the bread and will form little cooked strands on top, and floating spices will cling to the first slice instead of seasoning everything evenly.
Don’t soak the bread for too long or it will absorb too much and start falling apart.
Making a bigger batch? A flat-bottomed dish makes it easier to dip multiple slices at the same time.
Make sure the griddle or skillet is fully preheated so the slices start cooking right away – otherwise the custard can seep out before it sets.
To keep the butter from burning, add a little neutral oil (like canola, avocado, or peanut) to the skillet. It raises the smoke point so the butter stays golden and prevents a burnt flavor.
If you’re cooking multiple servings, a griddle works best so all the slices are ready at the same time and stays warm until serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: approx.

120 g

PER SERVING

AVG. QTY*

%DV**

Calories

395

kcal

Protein

Fat

- Saturated

10.5

- Unsaturated

10.5

Carbohydrate

- Dietary Fiber

1.8

- Sugars

Sodium

300

Cholesterol

210

* Nutritional values are approximate and provided for general guidance only. Actual values may vary depending on ingredients and exact quantities used.

** Percent Daily Values are calculated based on a standard 2,000-calorie daily diet. Individual nutritional needs may differ depending on personal calorie requirements.