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Nutella French Toast

Nutella French Toast

Make your morning sweet with this Nutella French toast. Nothing more delightful than waking up to the smell of buttery, sizzling smell of break soaked in cream. Add some fruit to cut in and add some freshness. This is one of my favorite breakfast and brunch meals, especially since it is quick and easy.

What you need 🛒🛒🛒:

4 slices of ciabatta

3/4 cup half and half

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1 1/2 tablespoons Nutella

Strawberries, icing sugar and syrup

What you do 🍳🍳🍳:

Step 1

1Spread the Nutella on one side of two slices, place the other slice on top to create a sandwich.

Step 2

Beat eggs, vanilla, half and half, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and orange peel. Soak the sandwiches while you heat butter in a pan on medium low heat.

Step 3

Cook the French toast on all 4 sides for about 2 minutes each, do not burn!

Top with fruit, syrup and icing sugar! Serves two.

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