Chocolate French Toast

Name: Chocolate French Toast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 12 slices day-old bread, crusts removed; 3 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), halved; 2 tablespoons butter; Confectioners' sugar

Try this yummy treat for a special breakfast or brunch. The layer of chocolate hidden inside makes a wonderful flavor combination that appeals to kids of all ages. You might even be tempted to serve this chocolate sandwich for dessert! —Pat Habiger Spearville, Kansas

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 slices day-old bread, crusts removed
3 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), halved
2 tablespoons butter
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt. Pour half into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange 6 slices of bread in a single layer over egg mixture. Place 1 piece of chocolate in the center of each piece of bread. Top with remaining bread; pour remaining egg mixture over all. Let stand for 5 minutes.
In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Toast sandwiches until golden brown on both sides. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut sandwiches diagonally; serve warm.

Editor's Note: Six 1-ounce squares of bittersweet or semisweet chocolate may be substitute for the milk chocolate candy bars. Heat squares in the microwave for 10 seconds before cutting into smaller pieces to place on the bread.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 348 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 534mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate French Toast in Quick Cooking March/April 1998

Reviews

My Review

Click stars to rate

Average Rating:

Sascha18

Jan 24, 2010

This was amazing! I halved the recipe because it was only made for two people. I also used regualar 100% whole wheat sandwich bread and Hershey's Extra Dark Chocolate to try and make it a tad healthier. This really hit the spot especially since I'm a huge chocolate lover.