Food Network's Best French Toast 🍞

Ingredients

• 10 Eggs (large, room temperature)
• 2 cups Half and Half (full‑fat for richness)
• 0.25 cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)
• 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract (prefer pure extract)
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (fine sea salt)
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (softened, cut into cubes)
• 8 slices Pandmi French Loaf (or similar bakery‑style white bread) (each slice about 3/4 inch thick)

Instructions

1. Make the custard

   In a large mixing bowl whisk the 10 eggs until no streaks remain, then stir in the 2 cups half‑and‑half, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp nutmeg and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

2. Transfer custard to baking dish

   Pour the custard mixture into a 2‑quart baking dish, spreading evenly.

   Time: PT2M

3. Slice the bread

   Slice the pandmi loaf into 8 pieces, each about 3/4 inch thick.

   Time: PT3M

4. Lightly toast the bread

   Preheat the oven to 300°F. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and toast 6 minutes on each side until lightly browned.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 300°F

5. Soak the toast in custard

   One at a time, lay each toasted slice into the custard, letting it sit for about 1 minute per side so the liquid is absorbed.

   Time: PT2M

6. Heat the skillet

   Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter to a non‑stick skillet and melt over medium‑low heat.

   Time: PT2M

7. Cook the French toast

   Place the soaked slices into the skillet. Cook 4 minutes per side, or until each side is golden brown and the interior is set.

   Time: PT8M

8. Plate and serve

   Transfer the cooked French toast to plates and top with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh berries, or powdered sugar.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

35g

Fat

18g

Fiber

1g