Italian Style French Toast Recipe (2024)

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

First of all Italian Style French Toast is the best ever and it's because of the bread and perfect flavors.

Growing up in the 1960s Dad worked in a bakery and brought home so many whole loaves of bread it would get stale and Mom was the best repurposed food person on earth.

With just some simple pantry ingredients like eggs, milk, vanilla, and a little orange zest, this will be your new favorite recipe.

Remember stale bread is the best, and don't oversoak the bread it will be a soggy mess.

Serve this up with fried meats of any kind or a boiled egg on the side and you can even have breakfast for dinner and a hearty delicious meal.

Add a few side dishes and this will become a family favorite but don't take my word for it, give this one a try first to see.

You may also like to try our Cannoli Stuffed French Toast or bookmark thisItalian French Toast plus another easy breakfast recipe like ourHomemade Sausage and Cheddar Biscuits, they're so yummy.

Don't forget to add a dollop of mascarpone cheese if you have any it's amazing!

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Best French Toast Tips

  1. always heat the griddle first for the best results
  2. use unsalted butter or olive oil to fry the toast in
  3. do not over-soak the bread or it will be a soggy mess
  4. for sweeter-tasting French toast add a teaspoon of sugar
  5. always use thickly cut bread and the best result is slicing from a whole loaf of Italian bread never use American bread
  6. try using melted Tiramisu ice cream in place of heavy cream or another melted ice cream

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Shopping List for the Best Italian French Toast Recipe

  • eggs
  • whole milk
  • heavy cream
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • pinch of baking powder
  • vanilla
  • grated fresh orange zest

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Side Dishes or Additions (set up a breakfast bar station and let them choose )

  1. cooked bacon
  2. cooked breakfast or Italian sausages
  3. fried deli ham
  4. Candian bacon
  5. leftover steak
  6. leftover pork chops
  7. chopped vegetables of any kind
  8. fresh fruits
  9. toppings: jam spreads, flavored syrups, whipped butter, strawberry cream cheese, powdered sugar
  10. sliced tomatoes
  11. homefries
  12. tater tots
  13. whipped cream
  14. chocolate chips
  15. chocolate syrup

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Italian Style French Toast

Thick flavorful Italian-style French toast, it's the best!

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 6 MinTotal time: 16 Min

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • pinch of baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh orange zest
  • Note: Mom would add Grand Marnier
  • You will need a 1-lb whole loaf sliced by hand and thick ( cut 2 to 3 inches thick sliced) should be stale hard bread not fresh
  • Bread Suggestions: best cut from a whole loaf of Italian bread, egg bread, panettone, ciabatta, Cuban bread, Artisan, and brioche.

Instructions

  1. In a large baking square deep dish, whisk the eggs, milk, cream, cinnamon, baking powder, and vanilla and peel together.
  2. Lay the bread slices in the dish and let soak for 30 to 45 seconds.
  3. Using a griddle heated on medium, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter.
  4. Place the thickly sliced bread on the griddle and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown (we wait for crispy edges).
  5. Serve with real maple syrup, honey, fresh ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, or jam.
  6. Garnish with whipped cream if you prefer. You can sprinkle pecans on top or chocolate chips too for a real treat.

Notes

Best French Toast Tips

  1. always heat the griddle first for the best results
  2. use unsalted butter or olive oil to fry the toast in
  3. do not over-soak the bread or it will be a soggy mess
  4. for sweeter-tasting French toast add a teaspoon of sugar
  5. always use thickly cut bread and the best result is slicing from a whole loaf of Italian bread never use American bread
  6. try using melted Tiramisu ice cream in place of heavy cream or another melted ice cream

Side Dishes or Additions (set up a breakfast bar station and let them choose )

  1. cooked bacon
  2. cooked breakfast or Italian sausages
  3. fried deli ham
  4. Candian bacon
  5. leftover steak
  6. leftover pork chops
  7. chopped vegetables of any kind
  8. fresh fruits
  9. toppings: jam spreads, flavored syrups, whipped butter, strawberry cream cheese, powdered sugar
  10. sliced tomatoes
  11. homefries
  12. tater tots
  13. whipped cream
  14. chocolate chips
  15. chocolate syrup

Nutrition Facts

Calories

165.09

Fat (grams)

6.22 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

3.13 g

Carbs (grams)

20.64 g

Fiber (grams)

0.87 g

Net carbs

19.77 g

Sugar (grams)

2.62 g

Protein (grams)

6.55 g

Sodium (milligrams)

256.73 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

66.99 mg

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