Grandma Joeyanns Famous French Toast Recipes

THE BEST FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F.
• Cut the bread into 8 slices about 3/4-inch thick. Arrange them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet (it's ok if they overlap). Bake, flipping them halfway through, until very lightly golden on both sides, about 12 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet until ready to use. Reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees F.
• Vigorously whisk the eggs in a large bowl until blended and no streaks of whites remain. Add the half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg and whisk until completely incorporated. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
• Gently press 2 slices of the toasted bread into the custard. Turn to coat and then gently press down on the bread until you feel it start to soak up the custard-this is key for a luscious, moist texture. Let the bread soak for about 1 minute per side; it should feel heavy but still hold its shape and not fall apart.
• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 2 of the soaked bread slices until they are a deep golden brown, the custard has set and the insides are cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. The center of the bread will puff slightly while the crust will contract, making it look puckered. You may have to alternate between medium and medium-low heat if the bread browns too quickly or not fast enough. Transfer the slices to a rimmed baking sheet and hold in the warm oven. Repeat with the remaining butter and bread.
• Serve the French toast with butter, maple syrup and a sprinkle of confectioners' sugar.

THE BEST FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, whisk together the first 7 ingredients. Preheat a greased griddle over medium heat., Dip bread in egg mixture, letting it soak 5 seconds on each side. Cook on griddle until golden brown on both sides. Serve with toppings as desired.

GRANDMA RE'S BAGUETTE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan. Place baguette slices into the bottom of the prepared pan.
• Combine half-and-half, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Pour over bread slices, cover the baking pan, and store in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Uncover pan. Combine brown sugar, pecans, margarine, and corn syrup in a bowl and spoon over bread mixture, making sure to touch each slice.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, about 40 minutes.

GRANDMA'S PEACH FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a saucepan, stir together the brown sugar, butter and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Pour the brown sugar mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and tilt the dish to cover the entire bottom. Place peaches in a layer over the sugar coating, then top with slices of French bread. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla. Slowly pour over the bread slices to coat evenly. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
• Remove the dish from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking to come to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bread is golden brown. Spoon out portions to serve.

GRANDMA'S FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Mix eggs, nutmeg, vanilla, sugar, salt, and milk if using, together.
• Spray Pam, or butter, a skillet.
• Dip bread into egg mixture quickly to coat so it does not absorb too much egg.
• Put on skillet and cook until lightly brown; flip.
• Brown on other side.

GRANDMA JOEYANN'S FRENCH TOAST SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat griddle to medium-high heat.
• Melt 1 tsp. butter on griddle. Beat eggs, milk and vanilla in small bowl until blended. Dip 6 bread slices into egg mixture, coating 1 side of bread only. Place on griddle, egg side down.
• Top each bread slice with 1 cheese slice and 1 ham slice. Dip remaining bread slices in egg mixture, coating 1 side of bread only. Place on top of ham slices, egg side up.
• Cook until browned. Carefully turn over, adding more butter as needed. Cook to brown second side. Remove from griddle; top with jam. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.

GRAND MARNIER FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Whisk first 6 ingredients to blend in medium bowl.
• Dip each bread slice into egg mixture and arrange in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
• Pour remaining egg mixture evenly over bread.
• Let stand until egg mixture is absorbed, at least 20 minutes.
• (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
• Place baking sheet in oven and preheat to 350°F.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
• Add 4 bread slices to skillet and sauté until cooked through and brown, about 3 minutes per side.
• Place on baking sheet in oven to keep warm. Repeat cooking with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 4 bread slices.
• Transfer French toast to 4 plates.
• Sift powdered sugar over.
• Serve with maple syrup.

GRANDMA'S EASY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• Heat skillet, butter it.
• Quickly coat bread with mixture and place on skillet.
• Cook until lightly brown on each side.
• Serve with maple syrup and butter!
• Enjoy!

GRANDMA B'S FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cube loaf of bread into 1 inch squares with bread knife and set aside. Beat dozen eggs in large mixing bowl adding in milk, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Add bread to egg mixture and stir well making sure the bread absorbs all of the egg mixture. Grease a 9x11 glass casserole dish with softened butter. Spread bread mixture into dish evenly. Press 1 inch cubed cream cheese into casserole randomly throughout the dish.
• Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
• Viola. Top with your favorite syrup and enjoy.