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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) milk
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) heavy or whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 8 slices day-old bread (3/4 inch thick)
- 3 tablespoons butter, plus more for serving
- Optional toppings: Powdered sugar, maple syrup, berries, whipped cream, cinnamon sugar (recipe below)
- Cinnamon Sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 124g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 301 | |
| Calories from Fat 115 | 38% |
| Total Fat 12.89g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 5.9g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium 383mg | 16% |
| Potassium 140mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 36.75g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Sugars 11.93g | 8% |
| Protein 9.93g | 16% |
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