Taste of Home
Rabanadas (Portuguese French Toast)
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 min./batch
YIELD: 6 servings.
I find this dish a comforting reminder of my childhood. The creamy custard center contrasts deliciously with the cinnamon sugar crust. —Ana Paula Cioffi, Hayward, California
Ingredients
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1 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
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4 large eggs
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2 cups 2% milk
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Oil for frying
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1 loaf (8 ounces) French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
Directions
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1.
In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon until blended. In a large shallow dish, whisk eggs and milk. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture, soaking lightly.
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2.
In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 350°. Working with a few slices at a time, remove bread from egg mixture, allowing excess to drain, and fry 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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3.
Dip warm rabanadas in cinnamon-sugar to coat all sides. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
2 slices: 391 calories, 21g fat (3g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.
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