The Best French Toast

Takes: 15 min. • Makes: 4 servings

11/2 cups half-and-half cream 3 large egg yolks

3 Tbsp. brown sugar

2 tsp. vanilla extract

3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 8 slices day-old brioche bread (1 in. thick) Optional toppings:

Butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream and confectioners’ sugar

1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the first 7 ingredients. Preheat a greased griddle over medium heat.

2. 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. 2 PIECES 546 cal., 24g fat (15g sat. fat), 263mg chol., 786mg sod., 64g carb. (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g pro.