Breakfast for 4
Hasselback French Toast
$4.60for 435 minServes 4
This sliced baguette soaks in cinnamon custard and bakes with butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup between its cuts.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 1 | $0.70Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 5 | $1.50Typical price |
 | Milk$0.04/oz typical | 11 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.60 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarHoney or maple syrupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
FrenchVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetBreakfastsLunches
$1.15 per serving$4.60 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 baguette / french stick
- 5 eggs
- 1 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or essence (optional)
- icing sugar
- maple syrup
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and place the baguette on a greased 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
- Cut the baguette into slices about 1 inch apart, stopping before cutting through the bottom.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla in a bowl.
- Pour the custard over the baguette and rest it for 5 minutes.
- Tuck butter between the cuts, then sprinkle on the brown sugar and drizzle with maple syrup.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the custard is set and the eggs are firm.
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