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French Toast Bites





Yields
MAKES: About 6 servings

We love this kid-friendly French toast created by Cindy Bates. Regular French toast can be soggy in the middle, but bite-size cubes mean more crispy surface area.

French Toast Bites




Photo: Leigh Beisch
 1 loaf (about 1 lb.) sturdy artisan-style bread
 6 eggs
 1 cup low-fat milk (1% or 2%)
 2 teaspoons vanilla
 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Step 1
1

Cut bread into 1-inch-thick slices. Trim crusts; cut bread into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Add 2 cups bread cubes and mix to saturate.

Step 2
2

Lightly butter a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan. Place pan over medium-high heat. Lift bread cubes from mixture, shaking off excess liquid. Add cubes to hot pan and cook (adjust heat if necessary), turning as needed, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Keep warm.

Step 3
3

Repeat to soak and cook remaining cubes. Discard any remaining egg mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 315Calories from Fat 34
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%

Saturated Fat 4.8g24%
Cholesterol 224mg75%
Sodium 520mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 37g13%

Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
Protein 14g29%

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