Leftover Buttermilk French Toast

Buttermilk French toast layered on a white plate with strawberries.

Leftover Buttermilk French Toast

Got extra buttermilk? Then you need to make this Leftover Buttermilk French Toast! Just swap out your traditional milk or half-and-half with tangy buttermilk for a little kick. This buttermilk French toast is gently spiced with vanilla and cinnamon, but the buttermilk is the real star of the show. Add your favorite toppings, and you have an easy no-waste breakfast!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 4 (2 slices each)

Calories 489 kcal

Equipment

shallow bowl
whisk
non-stick skillet or griddle
measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

▢ 4 large eggs, room temperature
▢ ½ cup buttermilk, room temperature
▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
▢ ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
▢ ⅛ teaspoon Kosher or fine sea salt
▢ 8 slices thick bread (brioche, challah, Texas toast)
▢ 2-4 tablespoon butter for cooking
▢ additional butter and maple syrup for serving

Instructions

In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
4 large eggs, room temperature, ½ cup buttermilk, room temperature, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon Kosher or fine sea salt
Take each slice of bread and dip it in the egg mixture, coating both sides. Do not oversaturate. Allow some of the excess liquid to drip off.
8 slices thick bread
In a large non-stick skillet (or griddle), heat the butter over medium heat until sizzling. Add the soaked bread and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side, for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve warm, with butter and maple syrup if using.
2-4 tablespoon butter for cooking, additional butter and maple syrup for serving

Notes

Tips for Success:

Do not oversaturate the bread. Dip, then coat both sides, allowing the mixture to drip off.
Dip one slice of bread at a time, so you don't accidentally oversaturate.

Storage

French toast is best eaten right away, but you can store cooked French toast in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, gently warm in the microwave or pan-fry on the stove until warmed through.

To freeze, simply place cooled slices on a baking sheet and place them in the freezer. Once frozen, you can remove them to a freezer-safe bag for easier storage. To reheat, place in the oven at 350 for 8-10 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition*

*Nutrition information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Actual values may vary based on ingredients, measurements, and substitutions.

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