Christmas French Toast Food

PERFECT FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk 4 eggs, 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or milk, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon sugar and a pinch of salt in a shallow bowl. Heat 1/2 tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, dip 6 thick slices white bread, challah or brioche in the egg mixture and cook in the skillet until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding more butter as needed. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until puffed, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in the same skillet until browned, about 5 minutes. Drizzle the French toast with the browned butter and maple syrup.

THE BEST FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, whisk together the first 7 ingredients. Preheat a greased griddle over medium heat., Dip bread in egg mixture, letting it soak 5 seconds on each side. Cook on griddle until golden brown on both sides. Serve with toppings as desired.

MAKE AHEAD FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream and vanilla. Dip bread slices into egg mixture and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Refrigerate overnight.
• The next morning: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a small bowl, combine butter, sugar, maple syrup and pecans. Spoon mixture over bread.
• Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

CHRISTMAS MORNING BAKED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle and generously butter a 13- by 9-inch shallow baking dish or pan (3-quart; preferably glass or ceramic).
• Arrange bread in 1 layer in baking dish. Dissolve espresso powder in hot water in a large bowl. Whisk in milk, eggs, vanilla, and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth.
• Pour custard over bread, then turn slices over several times so they soak up as much custard as possible. Sprinkle top with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
• Bake until puffed and set, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in dish on a rack 10 minutes, then dust with cinnamon.

CHRISTMAS FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Spray griddle or skillet w/ Pam and heat griddle to 350 dgrees F or skillet on medium heat.
• Mix eggnog, egg and spice thoroughly.
• Dip both sides of the bread into egg/eggnog mixture.
• Lay bread slices on griddle and cook on both side until lightly brown (@ 2-3 minutes on each side).
• Sprinkle w/ powdered sugar.

CHRISTMAS FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Whisk together egg nog, milk and eggs.
• Dip bread in egg mixture, sprinkle bread with cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Grill on hot, buttered griddle, until golden brown on each side.
• Top with fresh fruit or pie filling and sprinkle with powdered sugar or serve with butter and maple syrup.

NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Grease 8x8 pan.
• In a small saucepan, melt margarine and brown sugar. Pour into baking pan. Place bread on top of the mixture. In a small bowl, beat eggs, milk and cinnamon together. Pour egg mixture over bread. Cover and place in fridge overnight.
• Bake uncovered at 350F for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Serve with syrup and/or fruit. To add extra calories, add extra 2 tablespoons butter or margarine and use whole milk. Brunch/lunch is so easy when made the night before.

CHRISTMAS MORNING FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Spray butter (or Pam) in 9 x 12 rectangular baking dish. Place croissants in pan, two per row, side by side lengthwise.
• Place cream, milk, eggs, Grand Marnier, cried cherries and orange zest in a bowl. Combine thoroughly. Poure egg mixture over croissants. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Before baking, sprinkle top of croissants lightly with 1 teaspoon sugar, cinnamon, toasted almonds and then very lightly with 1 teaspoon sugar again.
• Bake at 350 (preheated oven) for 30 to 35 minutes on middle shelf of oven. Serve with the best warmed pure maple syrup you can find.