French Toast Recipe
With vanilla ice cream, and caramelized sweet plantains.
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Ingredients
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French Toast
Caramelized Plantains
Serving
Method
French Toast Preparation
- 1
Mix Egg Mixture
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
- 2
Dip the Bread
Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- 3
Cook the French Toast
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the soaked bread slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining bread and butter.
Caramelized Plantains Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the ripe plantains and slice them diagonally into 1/2 inch thick pieces.
- 5
Cook the Plantains
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the plantain slices and sprinkle with brown sugar. Cook until the plantains are golden brown and caramelized, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
Serving
- 6
Plate the French Toast
Arrange the French toast slices on plates, top with caramelized plantains, and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.