Robert Irvine’s Decadent French Toast Recipe

Robert Irvine’s french toast recipe is the perfect example of delightful sweet decadence that will put a smile on the face of all who try it.

Serves: 4 Time: 15 minutes Cookbook: Robert Irvine Online

French toast is one breakfast classic that I, personally, can’t get enough of. There’s nothing like the combination of bread soaked in sweet egg batter, fried until golden brown, and topped with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit.

I think all the great chefs out there have their own take on a classic french toast recipe, so how do you choose? Well, today’s recipe comes from Chef Robert Irvine, a food network star, a world-class chef, and center of the international sensation Restaurant: Impossible. But it’s not just these credentials that made us take a good look at his recipe. This very recipe is also adored by renowned chefs such as Martha Stewart and Alton Brown. You know when they want to make a fellow chef’s recipe, it’s going to be good!

And now, without further ado, let’s make our way into the kitchen, pull out supplies, and get going on this recipe courtesy of Robert Irvine!

Jump Ahead:

• ❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• 🥞 Ingredients Needed to Make Robert Irvine’s French Toast
• 🍴 Equipment You’ll Need in the Kitchen
• 🥄 How to Make Robert Irvine’s French Toast
• ♾️ Variations on Robert Irvine’s French Toast
• ❓ Robert Irvine’s French Toast: Tips, Tricks, and FAQs

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Delicious: This delicious recipe is probably unlike any french toast you’ve ever had. It will satisfy your sweet tooth without leaving you feeling like you just ate your weight in sugar. It is absolutely scrumptious and if you serve it to guests, they might just ask you for the recipe!

Economical: This is such a winner whenever we have friends or family over for breakfast. Since one of the main ingredients is slices of bread, I know I can make it as long as I have a loaf of bread on hand.

Classic: This is a through-and-through classic dish loved by feasters of every age for breakfast. We haven’t met anyone who didn’t like it yet!

Ingredients Needed to Make Robert Irvine’s French Toast

• Eggs: You want four large eggs for this recipe. If you have medium-sized eggs, you’ll probably want five, instead.
• Milk: Any milk will work for this recipe including non-fat and plant-based. The primary difference will be in the richness of the finished french toast.
• Brioche Bread: You want thick bread for this recipe. In addition to brioche, you can also use thick day-old bread, challah bread, french bread, and any other thick-cut eggy bread. This type of bread produces the best french toast. Even slightly stale bread will work!
• Unsalted Butter: Always use unsalted when cooking. You can always add salt into a dish, but this one doesn’t need any at all.
• Vanilla Extract: Go for real vanilla extract if you can. If vanilla flavoring is all you have on hand, that will work in a pinch.
• Ground Cinnamon and Ground Nutmeg: These spices will turn this yummy french toast into a decadent breakfast treat.
• Sugar: For this sweet dish, nearly any sugar you have on hand will work including white, cane, coconut, and even brown sugar. The only sugar you shouldn’t use is powdered.
• Maple Syrup: Get real maple syrup, if at all possible. True maple syrup catapults this dish into the next dimension.

Equipment Needed In the Kitchen

12-Inch Skillet

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Pie Dish

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Mixing Bowls

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• 12-Inch Skillet: This size is ideal for making a couple slices of french toast at the same time. You want either a non-stick pan or a well-seasoned cast iron skillet.
• Mixing Bowl: A small mixing bowl is perfect for whipping the egg mixture together.
• Pie Dish: A pie dish is the perfect size and depth for dipping the pieces of bread into the egg mixture. A bowl is a bit too deep, but a pie dish is just right and will keep the toast from getting too soggy.

How to Make Robert Irvine’s French Toast

French toast looks super fancy but it’s surprisingly easy to make! Follow these steps to become the french toast maker extraordinaire in your family.

Make the egg mixture

In a small bowl, add cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar. Stir well to combine.

Next, add eggs, milk, and vanilla to the cinnamon mixture and whisk together.

Make french toast slices!

Put your skillet on the stove over medium heat and melt butter completely.

Pour the egg mixture into your pie plate, then dip bread slices into the mixture. Dip on both sides quickly to ensure even coating, but don’t soak them in the mixture.

Fry slices on each side until golden brown and perfect.

Serve warm with maple syrup!

Variations on Robert Irvine’s French Toast

This french toast is decadent and delightful as-is, but here are some fun ways to vary it up!

Orange Zest French Toast: This is similar to pain perdu, the OG french toast recipe. Add 1 teaspoon of orange zest to the egg mixture, and a bit more overtop the toast just before serving to add a citrusy zing.

Cayenne Pepper French Toast: It doesn’t sound like this should work, but it does! Add a pinch of cayenne to the cinnamon mixture and your french toast will be a sweet and slightly spicy taste sensation.

Robert Irvine’s French Toast: Tips, Tricks, and FAQs

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