One of the great breakfast dishes, but with a cinnamon twist!
As a cook, I’ve always considered myself something of a breakfast specialist. For as long as I can remember, French toast has been my favorite breakfast dish to prepare, probably because the cooking process is a lot more engaging and enjoyable than pancakes or waffles.
In all my years of preparing French toast for myself and others, cinnamon has always been my secret ingredient. Admittedly, cinnamon is hardly a secret. Nevertheless, cinnamon is a great addition to any sweet treat, which is why I had to share this recipe for cinnamon French toast.
Obviously, standard French toast is tasty on its own. But you’d be surprised at how much flavor and depth the cinnamon adds. It doesn’t overpower the taste of the eggs or the vanilla extract, but you can definitely tell that it’s there. Even if you like to smother your French toast with maple syrup, the taste of cinnamon in every bite is undeniable, which is why this is my favorite way of preparing French toast.
Is Cinnamon French Toast Healthy?
Cinnamon French toast isn’t the healthiest breakfast, which is why I like to eat it in moderation and save it for special occasions. Each slice can be high in calories, and the butter and other ingredients make it high in cholesterol. Plus, the bread adds carbs, which some people prefer to avoid.
On the bright side, the eggs make this dish a good source of protein, and the milk adds a good dose of calcium. If you want to cut down on fat and calories, try to limit the extra butter and maple syrup you put on top of each slice and let the cinnamon provide most of the flavor.
To Coat or To Soak?
The biggest decision you need to make when preparing French toast is whether you’re going to coat or soak the bread. Most people opt to soak it, but that can sometimes lead to soggy bread if you leave it soaking for too long.
One way to combat this is to use day-old bread that’s a little stale. Stale bread is more absorbent and won’t get quite as soggy. Another option is to coat each slice of bread with the egg mixture by brushing it on yourself rather than soaking. This gives you a little more control over how much of the egg mixture is on each slice.
How to make ahead and store
Eating French toast when it’s fresh is always best, although extra slices can be stored in an airtight container and reheated. In the fridge, they should last for 2 or 3 days, and frozen, they should last up to 2 months, just thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
As a side dish, I’ve always enjoyed Breakfast Sausage alongside my cinnamon French toast. Of course, if you prefer bacon over sausage in the morning, I would recommend this Microwave Bacon or perhaps some spicy Brown Sugar Bacon.
For the vegetarians out there avoiding bacon or sausage, I would suggest Hash Browns or Breakfast Potatoes as the side dish for your cinnamon French toast.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 slices thick-cut bread
- Butter for cooking and serving
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a few pats of butter.
- Dunk each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing each side to soak briefly.
- Once the butter in the pan has melted, place the soaked bread slices on the skillet and cook until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side.
- Serve warm with additional butter on top. Drizzle with maple syrup and any other preferred toppings.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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