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Brioche French Toast

Fluffy, sweet Brioche French Toast is the ideal breakfast for holiday mornings, a festive weekend, or a romantic occasion.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Christmas morning, comfort food
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Marissa Stevens

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or more to taste
  • pinch fine sea salt
  • 8 slices brioche bread 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick slices, ideally day old
  • 4 tablespoons butter or more as needed

Optional Toppings

  • maple syrup
  • fruit preserves or jam
  • lightly sweetened whipped cream
  • fresh berries
  • powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and place in a cold oven. Set oven to 275˚F. (To keep first batches warm.)
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, half and half, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and salt.
  • Pour custard into a second rimmed baking sheet. Add brioche slices, arranging in a single layer; immediately flip each slice so that both sides are coated. Let stand 5 minutes at room temperature; carefully flip slices once more and let stand while you heat the skillet.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet (or cast iron skillet) over medium-low heat; add 1 tablespoon of the butter and swirl to coat. Add 2 or 3 custard soaked brioche slices in a single layer (each one should have a little room). Cook until golden brown on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes (adjust heat as needed to brown each side without burning). Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side, 4 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to plate for serving or to prepared baking sheet in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batches. Serve with desired toppings.

Notes

  1. Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 501IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2mg

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