Breakfast for 4
Apple French Toast
$7.29for 420 minServes 4
Thick bread soaks in nutmeg custard and cooks in a skillet with buttery brown-sugar apples and optional blueberries.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 2 oz$0.22/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.46Typical price |
 | Apples, 0.4 lb$1.79/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.67Typical price |
 | Berries, 2.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.00Typical price |
 | Eggs, 4$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
 | Sandwich bread, 0.5$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.29 | ||
Swaps
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetBreakfastsFall
$1.82 per serving$7.29 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 gala apple
- kosher salt
- 1 cup blueberries (optional)
- 4 eggs
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 slices thick sliced bread
Steps
- Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, then stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream.
- Cook the sliced apple in the skillet for 4 minutes, stirring until tender, and stir in the blueberries if using.
- Whisk the eggs, heavy cream, nutmeg, vanilla, and a pinch of salt in a shallow dish.
- Dip each bread slice in the egg mixture for 10 seconds per side.
- Cook the bread in the skillet for 3 minutes per side, until golden and the eggs are firm.
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