Recipes

Brulee Baked French Toast

Course/Meal: 
Main Ingredient: 
Prep Time: 
10 minutes
Cooking Time: 
22 minutes
Makes: 
4 servings

With a crunchy sugar topping this french toast is easy to prepare and enjoy for a weekend breakfast. Any leftovers can be warmed through in the microwave for a fast weekday breakfast.

Ingredients: 

4 slices whole grain bread
4 eggs
3/4 cup (175 mL) milk
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
2 1/2 tbsp (35 mL) packed brown sugar
2 cups (500 mL) fresh or frozen mixed fruit
 

Directions: 

Place bread slices into lightly greased 8 inch (1.5 L) square baking dish, trimming to fit if necessary; set aside.

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over bread and let stand for at least 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Bake in 375 F (190 C) oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in centre comes out clean. Sprinkle with sugar and broil about 6 inches (15 cm) way from broiler for about 2 minutes or until sugar is golden and bubbly. Serve with fruit.

Makes 4 Servings.

Tip: You can reheat any leftovers in the microwave and serve with fruit.

Nutrition Facts per serving:

Calories: 
236
Fat: 
7 g
Saturated: 
2 g
Cholesterol: 
188 mg
Sodium: 
243 mg
Potassium: 
332 mg
Carbohydrates: 
33 g
Fibre: 
4 g
Protein: 
11 g