Poor Knights

Transform your breakfast routine with "Poor Knights," a delightful twist on classic French toast that's as simple as it is satisfying. Crafted from humble, day-old bread slices soaked in a rich, cinnamon-spiced egg and milk mixture, this recipe turns pantry staples into a decadent morning treat. The bread is pan-fried to golden perfection in buttery goodness, then dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet finish. Customize your plate with fresh berries, a dollop of jam, or a drizzle of maple syrup to add a personal touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this budget-friendly dish is perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or an indulgent mid-week breakfast. Whether you're hunting for quick breakfast ideas, creative ways to use leftover bread, or a comforting, nostalgic recipe, "Poor Knights" checks all the boxes.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Day-old bread slices
• 2 large Eggs
• 240 ml Milk
• 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
• 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 tbsp Powdered sugar
• 0 to taste Fresh berries or jam (optional)
• 0 to taste Maple syrup (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter, allowing it to melt and coat the pan evenly.

Step 3

Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well-soaked but not overly saturated to avoid falling apart.

Step 4

Carefully place the soaked bread slices onto the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp.

Step 5

While cooking the remaining bread slices, add the second tablespoon of butter to the skillet as needed.

Step 6

Transfer the cooked Poor Knights to a plate and sprinkle them with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.

Step 7

Serve warm with fresh berries, jam, or a drizzle of maple syrup, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(681.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1121.8

Total Fat 44.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 460.1mg	0%
Sodium 1188.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 63.1g
Protein 37.8g	0%

Vitamin D 195.4IU	0%
Calcium 501.0mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 877.3mg	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: 35.5%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 50.9%