Cinnamon Brown Sugar French Toast Recipe
This easy cinnamon and brown sugar french toast recipe made in just 15 minutes. Top with maple syrup, fresh berries or, powdered sugar for the perfect weekend treat.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup half and half
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- pinch kosher salt
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 pieces bread texas toast, italian bread, french bread, brioche or challah
Instructions
- Preheat a cast iron griddle pan or electric griddle over medium heat.
- In a shallow dish or bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk everything together using a fork or small whisk until the eggs are broken up and everything is combined.
- Melt the butter in the preheated pan or griddle, spreading it around to completely coat the bottom.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, flipping it over to coat both sides and allowing it to soak up the custard.
- Let the excess custard drip off the bread before placing it on the pan or griddle to cook. Let the french toast cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve french toast with desired toppings and enjoy!
Notes
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- French Toast Sticks - Slice the bread into 2-inch thick slices, then dip and cook as directed.
- Bread - Thick-sliced, stale bread will soak up the custard best. Leave the bread out the night before for best results. Flavored bread can also be used like blueberry, cranberry walnut, or cinnamon raisin. Gluten-free bread can be used, but pick one with a good structure so it doesn't fall apart.
- Custard - Use heavy cream for a thicker more rich custard or whole milk for a lighter, less rich custard.
- Dairy-Free - Substitute the half and half with unsweetened dairy-free milk. Oat milk and soy milk are my favorite to use as a substitute since they are creamier. Use a dairy-free butter substitute as well.
- Leftovers - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on a pan over medium-low heat on the stovetop.
- Freeze - Freeze cooled french toast on a sheet pan lined with parchment, then transfer to a freezer bag and store for up to two months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 182mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 324IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 2mg
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