French Toast for a Queen

"Sometimes I got to eat French toast on the couch. In our house that was special, since we had a formal dining room and usually dressed for dinner. The toast came on a tray, and I was a queen," says Chava Lee of the Silverbow Inn and Restaurant in Juneau, Alaska.

2 large eggs

2 large egg whites

3/4 cup nonfat milk

1 tablespoon vanilla

2 teaspoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Cooking oil spray

8 slices sweet French or challah bread, about 1 inch thick (8 to 12 oz. total)

Powdered sugar

Maple syrup

Orange wedges

Step 1

In a shallow bowl, whisk to blend eggs, egg whites, milk, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 2

Lightly mist a 10- by 15-inch nonstick pan with cooking oil spray.

Step 3

Soak bread thoroughly on each side, a few pieces at a time, in egg mixture.

Step 4

Place slices slightly apart in a single layer in baking pan.

Step 5

Bake in a 500° oven until toast is golden on bottom, about 5 minutes. With a wide spatula, turn slices over and bake until other side is browned, about 3 to 4 minutes longer. Transfer hot French toast to plates.

Step 6

Sprinkle with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, and serve with orange wedges, squeezing juice onto toast.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 237Calories from Fat 17

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.6g8%

Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 107mg36%
Sodium 428mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Protein 11g22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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French Toast for a Queen