Mock French Toast Food

FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, eggs, honey, and salt. You may do this the night before. When ready to cook, pour custard mixture into a pie pan and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Dip bread into mixture, allow to soak for 30 seconds on each side, and then remove to a cooling rack that is sitting in a sheet pan, and allow to sit for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a 10-inch nonstick saute pan. Place 2 slices of bread at a time into the pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and place on rack in oven for 5 minutes. Repeat with all 8 slices. Serve immediately with maple syrup, whipped cream or fruit.

LOW CARB MOCK FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Crush the pork rinds up until they resemble fine bread crumbs (use your food processor if you like - or put them in a Ziploc bag - air removed - and roll them with a rolling pin) then set aside.
• Beat eggs well and then mix with remaining ingredients and beat again.
• Add crushed pork rinds to the egg/cream mixture and allow to sit for approximately 5 minutes (do not skimp on the resting time).
• Mixture will thicken to a "gloppy" phase during this time.
• Meanwhile, heat skillet or griddle with butter or oil, and when hot, fry pancake style until golden brown on both sides.
• Serve with your favorite low-carb maple syrup (DaVinci, Keto, Atkins, Howards, etc, etc).

MOCK FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Spread crackers with cream cheese; and sprinkle cinnamon and splenda on top.

THE BEST FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F.
• Cut the bread into 8 slices about 3/4-inch thick. Arrange them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet (it's ok if they overlap). Bake, flipping them halfway through, until very lightly golden on both sides, about 12 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet until ready to use. Reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees F.
• Vigorously whisk the eggs in a large bowl until blended and no streaks of whites remain. Add the half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg and whisk until completely incorporated. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
• Gently press 2 slices of the toasted bread into the custard. Turn to coat and then gently press down on the bread until you feel it start to soak up the custard-this is key for a luscious, moist texture. Let the bread soak for about 1 minute per side; it should feel heavy but still hold its shape and not fall apart.
• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 2 of the soaked bread slices until they are a deep golden brown, the custard has set and the insides are cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. The center of the bread will puff slightly while the crust will contract, making it look puckered. You may have to alternate between medium and medium-low heat if the bread browns too quickly or not fast enough. Transfer the slices to a rimmed baking sheet and hold in the warm oven. Repeat with the remaining butter and bread.
• Serve the French toast with butter, maple syrup and a sprinkle of confectioners' sugar.

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.

LOW CARB MOCK FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• (1) Mix eggs, cream, sweetener and cinnamon.
• (2) Crush pork rinds and mix with above mixture.
• (3) Allow to soak until it becomes a very thick and goopy batter (3-5 minutes).
• (4) Fry pancake style in butter until browned and flip over. Cook until done as you would french toast or pancakes.
• Serve with any LC syrup or make your own as follows:.
• (1) Cream butter until soft (use as much as you need for syrup). I melt it in the microwave.
• (2) Add maple extract and sweetener to taste.

DENNY'S-STYLE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Mix together the eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, salt& cinnamon.
• Heat a large skillet, or griddle.
• When the skillet is hot, add 1 tablespoon butter.
• If the butter smokes, your pan is too hot; turn down the heat.
• Dip each slice of bread into the batter for 30 seconds on each side.
• Let some of the batter drip off, then put in skillet.
• Cook each slice 1 1/2-2 minutes per side until each side is golden brown.
• Add more butter, if necessary, to cook all of the slices.
• To serve, put on plate, dust with powdered sugar. Serve with butter & hot syrup.

FRENCH TOAST SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Butter 2 7x11 baking dishes, fill half full with bread cubes.
• In a small bowl mix softened butter, cream cheese, and syrup.
• Spoon mixture over bread cubes and distribute evenly.
• In a large bowl beat eggs, half and half, and vanilla.
• Pour egg mixture over bread, making sure all bread cubes are moistened.
• Dust with cinnamon, cover, and store overnight in refrigerator.
• In the morning, bake for 55-60 minutes in a 350°F oven.
• Dust with powdered sugar.
• Serve with fruit, maple syrup, and crushed walnuts to sprinkle on top.

WAFFLE IRON FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat waffle maker and spray surface with non-stick cooking spray.
• In large bowl, whisk eggs until frothy, then add remaining ingredients and whisk until well mixed.
• Dip 1 slice of bread into mixture and turn to cover both sides. Place in waffle maker and cook until golden brown.
• Top with syrup or powdered sugar.