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French Toast Waffles Recipe

French Toast Waffles Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10 waffles
  • Category: Breakfast & Brunch
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This delightful French Toast Waffles recipe combines the rich, sweet flavors of classic French toast with the crispy texture of waffles, making for a versatile breakfast treat. Using challah bread soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture, then cooked to golden perfection on a waffle iron, it’s a perfect way to elevate your morning menu. Serve with butter and maple syrup for an indulgent start to your day or freeze for quick breakfasts during busy mornings.


Ingredients

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For the Waffles

  • 1 loaf Challah bread
  • 1 cup 2% milk (8 ounces)
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon (8 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 grams)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (36 grams)
  • Butter, for cooking and serving
  • Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the bread: Slice the challah bread into thick slices about an inch thick, ensuring each piece will fit comfortably into your waffle iron.
  2. Make the egg mixture: In a medium bowl or shallow dish, whisk together the milk, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar until well combined and slightly frothy.
  3. Dip the bread: Dunk each slice of bread into the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides evenly. Let the bread soak for a few seconds to absorb some of the mixture, but not so long that it becomes overly soggy.
  4. Cook the waffles: Preheat your waffle iron. Lightly grease with butter if necessary. Place the coated bread slices into the waffle iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crispy, about 3–4 minutes depending on your appliance.
  5. Repeat: Remove the cooked waffles and place on a wire rack. Repeat with the remaining slices of bread, adding more butter if needed.
  6. Serve: Serve immediately with melted butter and warm maple syrup. Optionally, top with fresh fruit or powdered sugar for extra flair.

Notes

  • This recipe works beautifully with challah bread, but also with cinnamon bread, French bread, or cinnamon raisin bread for different flavors.
  • Stale bread works well, making this a great way to use up leftovers.
  • Cool the cooked waffles on a wire rack to prevent sogginess if not serving immediately.
  • Freeze leftover waffles in an airtight bag; reheat in a toaster for crispiness or in a microwave for softness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 waffle (about 85 grams)
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 9 grams
  • Sodium: 120 mg
  • Fat: 7 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 27 grams
  • Fiber: 1 gram
  • Protein: 5 grams
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg