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Basic French Toast

Basic French Toast

Classic French Toast never goes out of style! Make this simple, family-favorite breakfast using just 4 household ingredients.

grocery Prep: 10min
timer Cook: 5min
restaurant 4 servings

Ingredients

8 large eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
8 slices day-old bread

Directions

  • Beat eggs, milk and nutmeg in shallow dish until blended. Soak one bread slice at a time in egg mixture, turning once, letting stand about 1 minute per side.
  • Heat lightly greased large nonstick skillet over high heat until hot.
  • Place as many bread slices in hot pan as will fit in single layer. Immediately reduce heat to medium. Cook until golden brown and no visible liquid egg remains, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat to cook remaining bread. Serve immediately.

Notes

Any bread will work with this recipe - French, Italian, raisin, cinnamon-raisin, whole-grain or multi-grain. Bread that has become a little dry (1+ day old) is recommended. To freeze French toast, cool slices on a wire rack, then wrap airtight in serving-size portions and freeze for up to 1 month. To reheat, unwrap slices and heat in a toaster oven, a regular toaster or on an ungreased baking sheet in a preheated 375°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes.