Vanilla French Toast

By kimvess

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a shallow bowl, beat together eggs, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Dip bread slices into egg mixture, coating both sides.

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.