French Toast
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Vegetarian American

French Toast

Golden slices of brioche soaked in a warmly spiced vanilla custard, then sautéed until crisp at the edges and tender in the center. Serve with maple syrup and fresh berries for a classic, dependable breakfast.

22 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Whisk the milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a shallow baking dish until the eggs are fully blended and no streaks remain.
2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half of the butter and let it melt until foamy but not browned.
3
Dip four brioche slices into the custard, turning once, for about 10 seconds per side. Let excess custard drip back into the dish so the bread is saturated but not soggy.
4
Place the soaked slices in the skillet and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding the remaining butter when needed, until deeply golden and the centers feel set but tender.
French toast browning in butter in a skillet AI-generated image
5
Transfer the cooked slices to a plate and repeat with the remaining brioche and custard. Serve immediately with mixed berries and extra maple syrup.
Stack of golden French toast with berries and maple syrup AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Day-old brioche gives the custard room to penetrate while retaining enough structure to brown in the pan. Vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg add familiar warmth without overpowering the buttery toast.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate cooled French toast in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

How to reheat it

Reheat in a toaster, toaster oven, or skillet over medium-low heat until hot throughout and lightly crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition / serving

552kcal
17.87 gprotein
68.11 gcarbs
24.77 gfat
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Published 15 Aug 2026 · updated 15 Aug 2026