I love breakfast. I love all types of breakfast foods- waffles, pancakes, sausage breakfast sandwiches, oatmeal, cream of wheat, breakfast cheesecake, cereal, toast, eggs, muffins… all of it! I’m a breakfast traditionalist- I can’t eat cold pizza or any other “non-breakfast” food that early. It’s just sacrilegious. If I had to pick a favorite though, it would have to be French toast.
For Christmas we always have a big brunch at my Mom’s house and she makes waffles, eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy- all for 20+ people. And every year she makes a plate of French toast just for me. It always makes me feel special, like ordering off a “secret” menu. Maybe that’s the reason French toast feels like such a treat any time I have it- which is funny because it’s so easy to make!
I topped this French toast with my Pecan Pie Granola. It adds a wonderful texture, and loads of flavor, without adding too much sweetness to an already decadent food. You can serve it with apple butter, like my pumpkin apple butter, powdered sugar, whipped cream, or real maple syrup. You can’t go wrong with this Pecan Pie French toast!
Have your pie for breakfast with this french toast.
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 4 pieces of bread
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Combine all of the ingredients (except the bread) and whisk together.
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Dip each piece of bread into the egg mixture; allow each side to soak up some of the egg mixture.
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Place the soaked bread into a skillet over medium heat, cook until each side are heated through and golden brown.
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Top with pecan pie granola, syrup, powdered sugar, or whipped cream.
To make whipped cream beat 1 cup heavy cream until stiff, slowly add 1/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until desired consistency, or soft peaks begin to form. Do not overbeat.
Amy@Little Dairy on the Prairie says
My mouth is watering, Emily! In fact I think I just changed my mind and decided we should have breakfast for dinner!
Brenda @ Chatting Over Chocolate says
I saw your scrumptious looking french toast featured at the Artsy Corner link party this morning and had to stop by and pin immediately! 😉 Thanks so much for sharing and congrats on the well-deserved feature!
Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch says
Emily, this looks amazing. We love french toast. Thanks for linking up to Tasty Thursdays. This post is being FEATURED this week. The party is live!! Thanks, Nichi
Desiree says
Thank you so much for linking up with the Party Bunch! I am featuring your delicious recipe today… Have a wonderful week and a Happy Thanksgiving!
Besos!
Desiree
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
The granola on top sounds wonderful!! French toast is special to me too, I just LOOOOVE it!
Cheryl says
Oh, my son will love this. Talk about dessert for breakfast!
Maria says
Oh my goodness, this looks sooooo good!!!! This would be perfect for breakfast for Thanksgiving or Christmas!!!! Sounds DIVINE!!!!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
Wow, this looks amazing and I love the addition of the pecan pie granola for texture. I am totally a texture person when I eat, need a little bit of crunch in everything. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
I too love breakfast food! I can eat it for any meal of the day. But I can also eat anything for breakfast! This looks really good, Emily! Pinning and sharing on FB and G+. Have a wonderful week and thanks for sharing at Marvelous Mondays!
ang says
WOW! That looks so amazing! YUM!!
Sonya Morris says
Looks delicious!! I will have to try this!!
Digital Mom says
Emily, this looks amazing – 2 of my sweet faves morphed into 1 – NOM!