Country Ham French Toast

Name: Country Ham French Toast
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 large Eggs; 1 cup Whole Milk; 1 cup Half and Half; 1.5 tbsp Pure Maple Syrup, for serving plus more; 2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract; 0.5 tsp Ground Nutmeg; Kosher Salt; Unsalted butter, for griddle; 8 thin slices country ham; 8 slices Texas toast-style-bread

You know what makes this easy, classic French toast recipe even better? A thin slice of ham—the savory addition perfectly balances out the sweet maple syrup.

Brooke1999

Servings6

Difficultymedium

FrenchBreakfast

Ingredients

4 largeEggs
1 cupWhole Milk
1 cupHalf and Half
1.5 tbspPure Maple Syrup, for serving plus more
2 tspPure Vanilla Extract
0.5 tspGround Nutmeg
Kosher Salt
Unsalted butter, for griddle
8thin slices country ham
8slices Texas toast-style-bread

Instructions

1
Whisk together eggs, milk, half-and-half, maple syrup, vanilla, nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
2
Heat griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat; butter. Working in batches, lay 1 slice ham on griddle. Quickly dip 1 slice of bread into egg mixture, then place on top of ham. Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
3
Serve warm with maple syrup alongside.