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The Cajun answer to French toast: thick slices of day-old French bread soaked in a rich custard batter, pan-fried in butter until golden, and served with cane syrup or powdered sugar.

25 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

CajunBreakfastStovetopVegetarianNut-Free

Ingredients

  • 8 slices day-old French bread or po' boy loaf, 1-inch slices
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup cane syrup or pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk together 4 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg in a shallow baking dish until well combined.

  2. 2

    Submerge 8 slices 1-inch slices day-old French bread or po' boy loaf in the custard mixture and let soak for 2 minutes per side until the bread has absorbed the custard but is not falling apart.

  3. 3

    Melt half of 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat until foamy.

  4. 4

    Working in batches, cook the soaked bread slices until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Add more unsalted butter between batches as needed.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately, dusted with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and drizzled with 1/4 cup cane syrup or pure maple syrup.

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