Vanilla French Toast

 At just $3.89 per serving, this French toast recipe is both delicious and budget-conscious.

Ingredients

    4 eggs, lightly beaten
    1 cup half-and-half or light cream
    2 tablespoons sugar
    2 teaspoons vanilla
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    8 slices dry white or whole wheat bread
    2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
    Maple-flavored syrup
    Sliced bananas (optional)
 

Directions

 
1. In a shallow bowl, beat together eggs, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Dip bread slices into egg mixture, coating both sides.
2. In a very large skillet or on a griddle, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add half of the bread slices and cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden, turning once. Repeat with remaining bread slices and the remaining butter. Serve with maple syrup and sliced bananas.

nutrition information

Per Serving: 

cal. (kcal) 472, 

Fat, total (g) 20, 

chol. (mg) 249, 

sat. fat (g) 10, 

carb. (g) 62, 

Monounsaturated fat (g) 6, 

Polyunsaturated fat (g) 2, 

Trans fatty acid (g) 0,

 fiber (g) 2, 

sugar (g) 27, 

pro. (g) 14, 

vit. A (IU) 631.67, 

vit. C (mg) 0.59, 

Thiamin (mg) 0.24, 

Riboflavin (mg) 0.5, 

Niacin (mg) 2.57, 

Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0.16,

Folate (µg) 68.54, 

Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0.85,

 sodium (mg) 421, 

Potassium (mg) 247, 

calcium (mg) 171.64,

 iron (mg) 2.7, 

Mark as Free Exchange () 0, 

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
 

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