Hearty Homestyle French Toast

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Hearty Homestyle French Toast recipe for your breakfast
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

20 -25 slices whole wheat bread ( slightly stale )
4 eggs
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons sugar ( optional )
extra cinnamon ( optional )
butter
maple syrup ( optional )
fruit syrup ( optional )
hot cooked fruit ( optional )
jam ( optional )
sausage gravy ( optional )
milk gravy ( from fried ham ) ( optional )
powdered sugar ( optional )
cinnamon sugar ( optional )
brown sugar ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
347
Sugar
9g
Fat
12g
Hearty Homestyle French Toast is a classic breakfast dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This recipe uses slightly stale whole wheat bread soaked in a mixture of eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon for a rich and flavorful French toast. Serve with maple syrup, fruit syrup, hot cooked fruit, jam, sausage gravy, milk gravy, powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar or hot sauce. French toast can also be enjoyed as a sweet or savory dish, depending on the toppings.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and sugar (if using).
2.Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side.
3.Melt a bit of butter on the griddle and cook each slice until golden brown on both sides.
4.Serve French toast hot, topped with your choice of syrup, fruit or even sausage gravy.
5.Optional: Sprinkle cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar on top of the French toast before serving.

PROS

Hearty Homestyle French Toast is an easy and delicious breakfast option that can be whipped up quickly.

It’s a great way to use up slightly stale bread, and can easily be customized to your preference with the toppings.

CONS

French toast can be high in calories and sugar, especially when loaded with syrup or other toppings.

Be mindful of portion sizes and choose healthier toppings like fresh fruit or yogurt.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While French toast might not be the healthiest breakfast option, it can be part of a balanced diet when enjoyed in moderation.
Whole wheat bread provides fiber and complex carbohydrates while eggs are a good source of protein and healthy fats.

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