Vanilla French Toast
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

At just $3.89 per serving, this French toast recipe is both delicious and budget-conscious.


Vanilla French Toast

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Servings: 4 (2-slice) servings
Prep Time: 10 mins
Related Categories: Bread and Pastry, Christmas Breakfast and Brunch, Easter Breakfast and Brunch, French Toast, Mother's Day

 
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Ingredients
  • 4 
    eggs, lightly beaten
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  • 1 cup
    half-and-half or light cream
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  • 2 tablespoons
    sugar
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  • 2 teaspoons
    vanilla
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  • 1 teaspoon
    ground cinnamon
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    ground nutmeg
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  • 8 slices
    dry white or whole wheat bread
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  • 2 tablespoons
    butter or vegetable oil
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    Maple-flavored syrup
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    Sliced bananas (optional)
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Directions
1.
In a shallow bowl, beat together eggs, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Dip bread slices into egg mixture, coating both sides.
2.
In a very large skillet or on a griddle, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add half of the bread slices and cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden, turning once. Repeat with remaining bread slices and the remaining butter. Serve with maple syrup and sliced bananas.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 472, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 249 mg, Sodium 421 mg, Carbohydrate 62 g, Total Sugar 27 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14 g, Vitamin C (DV%) 1, Calcium (DV%) 17, Iron (DV%) 15 Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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