Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (or half-and-half )
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (or more if desired)
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract (or almond extract)
  • 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 10 slices of STALE Texas Toast or French bread (3/4 - 1 inch thick) (Leave bread out on the counter overnight to dry)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instruction

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until no whites are showing. Then, whisk in heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and spices until homogeneous.
  • FRENCH TOAST 2 WAYS: If deep-frying,  use French bread (better size for deep-frying) and follow soaking time and cooking method in this RECIPE. This is my favorite because it is custardy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. If pan-frying, follow method below. 
  • Preheat oven to 200 F (solely for keeping cooked French Toast warm) 
  • Dip bread into mixture and soak for about 30-60 seconds on each side. Then, place slices on a rack set onto a sheet pan and let sit for about 2 minutes to drain off excess liquid..
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Cook in batches. Place slices of bread into the pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown (1-2 minutes per side). 
  • Remove from pan and place on a sheet pan in the preheated oven to keep them warm while cooking the remaining toasts. Repeat with all slices.
  • Serve warm with maple syrup, berries, or any other topping of your choice.