French Toast for One Recipe
No need to settle for cold cereal when you can make this easy French toast for one. And once you know how to make French toast for one, you can change it up with our savory herbed or citrus variations.
Prep Ahead for Breakfast
Place bread slices in egg mixture, cover tightly, and refrigerate French toast for one overnight. Alternatively, dip bread slices in egg mixture, wrap individually in moisture—and vapor-proof material, and freeze for up to one week. Prepare as directed.
Ingredients
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1 egg, slightly beaten
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¼ cup milk, light cream, or half-and-half
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2 slices bread
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1 tablespoon margarine or butter
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Maple-flavored syrup
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Fresh fruit (optional)
Directions
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Dip Bread in Egg and Milk Mixture
In a shallow flat dish beat together egg and milk with a fork until combined. Dip bread slices in egg mixture. In a medium skillet melt margarine over medium-low heat.
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Cook and Serve
Cook dipped bread slices in margarine for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with maple-flavored syrup. Garnish with fresh fruit, if desired. Makes 1 serving.
French Toast for One Variations
Savory French Toast
Prepare French Toast for One as directed above, except add 1 teaspoon chopped onion, 1/8 teaspoon dried dillweed, and dash pepper to egg mixture. If desired, top cooked slices with shredded cheese.
Orange Dessert Toast
Prepare French Toast for One as directed above, except add 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel, and a few drops of vanilla to the egg mixture. If desired, sift powdered sugar over cooked slices.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 395 | Calories |
| 19g | Fat |
| 43g | Carbs |
| 13g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 1 | |
| Calories 395 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 19g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol 218mg | 73% |
| Sodium 516mg | 22% |
| Total Carbohydrate 43g | 16% |
| Protein 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin C 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium 161.5mg | 12% |
| Iron 2.5mg | 14% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.