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best ever french toast

(1 rating)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Julie Bailey
@julesbai
Durham, NC

My mother-in-law always made the best French toast and said it was due to her "secret ingredient." She finally told me what her "secret ingredient" was, so I added it to my own mixture which was slightly different than hers, and am now happy to share this with others. I believe in sharing recipes, family "secrets" and all, because it helps us all be better cooks. I hope you'll give this recipe a try next time you want to fix French toast for your family. Enjoy!

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I loved the addition of Parmesan cheese to the dipping mixture. It's something I never thought of and adds a savory flavor. The optional Bananas Foster topping is a must! It brings this French toast to a whole new level. So good!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(1 rating)
yield 4 to 6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Griddle

Ingredients For best ever french toast

  • 3 lg
    eggs
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    maple syrup (or regular syrup)
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • 1/3 c
    Parmesan cheese
  • 12 slice
    bread
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter or margarine (I use a butter/canola blend)
  • OPTIONAL TOPPING: FAUX BANANAS FOSTER
  • 1
    banana, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 1 pinch
    cinnamon (or more - adjust to taste)

How To Make best ever french toast

  • 1
    Heat butter in large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  • 2
    While butter is melting, mix all ingredients together except for the bread.
  • 3
    Dip bread into the egg mixture and place into the skillet.
  • 4
    Cook to a golden brown on each side. Add additional butter to the skillet as needed for each batch.
  • 5
    OPTIONAL TOPPING: FAUX BANANAS FOSTER: Melt butter in a skillet. Add brown sugar and cinnamon and blend. Add bananas and stir til well-coated and warm. Serve over top of the French toast.
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