Santa Fe Railroad French Toast

Elevate your breakfast game with Santa Fe Railroad French Toast, a flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Made with thick slices of brioche or challah, this indulgent recipe features a custard-like blend of eggs, whole milk, and heavy cream infused with warm vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, with a surprising hint of smoky ancho chili powder to give it a Southwestern flair. Each slice is pan-cooked to golden perfection in a buttery, crisp finish, then drizzled with warm maple syrup and garnished with fresh berries or powdered sugar for a touch of elegance. Perfect for weekend brunches or special occasions, this crowd-pleasing French toast strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory, delivering a comfort food experience with a bold new twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 slices Thick slices of brioche or challah bread
• 4 large Eggs
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg (freshly grated, if possible)
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground ancho chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoons Salted butter
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for cooking)
• 0.5 cup Maple syrup
• 1 cup Fresh berries or sliced fruit (optional, for serving)
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ancho chili powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 2

Pour the prepared egg mixture into a shallow dish or pie pan to make it easier to dip the bread.

Step 3

Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan, allowing them to melt together.

Step 4

Dip one slice of bread at a time into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are well coated but not overly soaked.

Step 5

Carefully place the coated bread slices onto the hot skillet or griddle. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly crisp on the edges.

Step 6

Repeat the process with remaining bread slices, adding more butter and oil to the pan as needed to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Once cooked, transfer the French toast slices to a serving plate. Drizzle with warm maple syrup and garnish with fresh berries or sliced fruit, if desired.

Step 8

Finish with a light dusting of powdered sugar for a decorative and sweet touch (optional).

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful Southwestern-inspired French toast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1595.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3700.2

Total Fat 188.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 91.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1335.3mg	0%
Sodium 3384.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 408.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 197.5g
Protein 83.0g	0%

Vitamin D 299.8IU	0%
Calcium 821.8mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 1521.7mg	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: 46.4%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 44.6%