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, 1$0.70 each typical | 1 | $0.70Typical price | |
| Eggs, 5$0.30 each typical | 5 | $1.50Typical price | |
| Milk, 11 oz$0.04/oz typical | 11 oz | $0.45Typical price | |
| Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.60 | ||
Swaps
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more 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 sugarHoney or maple syrupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
- 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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