French Toast Delightful Surprise 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.

CRUNCHY FRENCH TOAST STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Crack the eggs into a pie plate. Add the half-and-half, vanilla, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Whisk lightly until combined; set aside.
• In a separate pie plate, stir together the panko, crushed cereal and remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Use a fork to stir in the melted butter so that the crumbs are slightly moist.
• One by one, quickly dunk the bread strips in the egg mixture, turning to coat. Then lay them in the dish with the crumb mixture, turning to coat; sprinkle and press the crumbs so they totally cover the bread. Place the bread strips on a rack set on a baking sheet.
• Bake the French toast sticks until golden around the edges and the crumbs are crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve with maple syrup.

FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla and cinnamon. Lay the brioche slices in a single layer in a shallow dish and pour the egg mixture over them. Allow to soak for 2-3 mins, then carefully turn over and soak for 2 mins more.
• Heat 1 tbsp of the vegetable oil and butter in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat until foaming. Carefully lift 2 slices of the soaked brioche out of the dish and add to the frying pan. Fry for 3 mins on each side, until golden and crisp, then place on a wire rack over a baking tray in a warm oven while you repeat with the remaining slices.
• Serve dusted in icing sugar and scattered with fresh berries, if you like.

SURPRISE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In bowl, beat cream cheese, vanilla and sugar until creamy.
• Stir in nuts.
• Cut bread into about 12 slices approximately 1 1/2 inches thick, cutting a slit in each to create a "pocket".
• Fill each pocket with about 1 1/2 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and spices.
• Dip the filled bread "pockets" in the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides.
• Cook on griddle or in pan until both sides are browned.
• Heat the preserves and orange juice in a small saucepan, simmering for about 4-5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Drizzle orange mixture over French toast and serve.

FRENCH TOAST DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE

Steps:

• Spread a tablespoon of cream cheese on one side of 4 slices of bread. On 1 side of each remaining 4 slices of bread, spread 2 teaspoons of fruit preserves. Put together the slices with fruit preserve.
• In a bowl, using a wire whisk beat the egg substitute with milk and sugar substitute until smooth. Drench sides of each sandwich into the egg mixture.
• Coat a griddle with nonstick cooking spray; place the griddle over medium heat. Pan fry the sandwiches for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
• Put each sandwich on a serving plate and sprinkle tops with 2 teaspoons of slivered almonds. Slice the strawberries in 5 sections vertically from tip to just about a centimeter from the stem. Spread each piece in fanlike fashion and set out in each plate to garnish.