Easy French Toast

This is the easiest French Toast recipe ever. No overnight prep, just dunk, cook and dust with sugar for a yummy breakfast.

5 from 2 votes

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

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This is the easiest French Toast recipe ever. No overnight prep, just dunk, cook and dust with sugar for a yummy breakfast.

Over the years I’ve tried all kinds of french toast recipes. Ones that required the mixture to sit overnight. Ones that were stuffed with cream cheese and fruit. Even some that were baked. But I always come back to this one.

It’s just so comforting – not too sweet and not too eggy. It’s just plain good. Of course, that could be because it’s pretty much the same recipe my Mama used when I was growing up.

There’s a lot to be said for your Mama’s recipes, you know. One of your Mama’s recipes can instantly transport you back in time which is why I like burnt fried chicken. But that’s another story. 

🥄 How to Make Easy French Toast

It couldn’t easier to make my mama’s French toast recipe. You’ll just need some bread (use something substantial, not white, soft sandwich bread), a few eggs, a little Half and Half or cream, vanilla extract, butter, and powdered sugar or syrup

1. Break four eggs into a shallow bowl. Add half and half or cream and vanilla. Beat together well.
2. Heat a large skillet (you’ll need one large enough to hold two pieces of bread side by side – a 10-inch usually works well) over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet.
3. While the butter is melting, place a slice of bread into the egg mixture and allow it to sit for a few seconds soaking up the eggy mixture. Turn the bread over to the second side.
4. Lift the bread with a spatula and place it in the heated skillet. Repeat with a second slice of bread.
5. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
6. Turn and cook for approximately 2 minutes on the second side. Repeat with the remaining two slices of bread and tablespoon of butter.
7. Transfer to a serving plate. Top with powdered sugar or syrup.

This recipe easily doubles or triples.

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Easy French Toast

This is the easiest French Toast recipe ever. No overnight prep, just dunk, cook and dust with sugar for a yummy breakfast.

5 from 2 votes

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 387kcal

Author: Lana Stuart

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Ingredients

• ▢ 4 slices bread (use something substantial, not white, soft sandwich bread)
• ▢ 4 eggs
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Half and Half or cream
• ▢ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 2 tablespoons butter
• ▢ Powdered sugar or syrup (for serving)

Instructions

• Break four eggs into a shallow bowl. Add half & half or cream and vanilla. Beat together well.
• Heat a skillet large enough to hold two slices of bread (about a 10" works well) over medium heat. Add 1 tblsp butter to skillet.
• While butter is melting, place a slice of bread into egg mixture and allow it to sit for a few seconds soaking up the eggy mixture. Turn over to second side.
• Lift bread with spatula and place in heated skillet. Repeat with second slice of bread.
• Cook 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
• Turn and cook approximately 2 minutes on second side. Repeat with remaining two slices of bread and tblsp of butter.
• Transfer to serving plate. Top with powdered sugar or syrup.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 | Calories 387kcal | Carbohydrates 29g | Protein 17g | Fat 22g | Saturated Fat 11g | Trans Fat 1g | Cholesterol 359mg | Sodium 519mg | Potassium 228mg | Fiber 2g | Sugar 4g | Vitamin A 834IU | Vitamin C 1mg | Calcium 130mg | Iron 4mg

Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your health care provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

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