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

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  Total Time

  Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
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  Makes

  4 servings

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 3 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

Directions

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

Using day-old bread from a bakery helps the French toast to be more stable. If using commercially produced brioche, be sure to allow bread to become slightly stale for best results.

Nutrition Facts

2 pieces: 546 calories, 24g fat (15g saturated fat), 263mg cholesterol, 786mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.

Taste of Home Editors