Mom's French Toast

Start your day with the comforting, nostalgic flavors of Mom’s French Toast—a breakfast classic that’s golden, fluffy, and irresistibly delicious. This easy recipe combines thick-sliced bread like brioche or challah with a rich, spiced custard mixture made from eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a hint of sugar. Cooked to perfection in buttery goodness, each slice is decadently crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Ready in just 25 minutes, this French toast is perfect for busy mornings or indulgent weekend brunches. Serve it warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and a handful of fresh berries for an eye-catching and mouthwatering finish. Whether you’re feeding the family or hosting friends, this timeless breakfast recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 4 large Eggs
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 dash Salt
• 6 slices Thick-sliced bread (such as brioche or challah)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0 optional Maple syrup (for serving)
• 0 optional Powdered sugar (for garnish)
• 0 optional Fresh berries (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.

Step 2

Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.

Step 3

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet, spreading it evenly across the surface.

Step 4

Dip one slice of bread at a time into the egg mixture, allowing each slice to soak for a few seconds on each side. Make sure the bread is fully coated but not overly saturated.

Step 5

Carefully place the soaked bread slices onto the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if necessary.

Step 6

Cook each slice for about 2-3 minutes on one side, or until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side until golden and cooked through.

Step 7

Repeat with the remaining bread slices, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.

Step 8

Serve the French toast warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh berries if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(862.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1574.9

Total Fat 69.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 925.3mg	0%
Sodium 1743.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 185.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g	0%
Total Sugars 81.6g
Protein 58.1g	0%

Vitamin D 271.4IU	0%
Calcium 599.8mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 1066.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.9%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 46.5%