Country Ham French Toast

Name: Country Ham French Toast
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 1 c. whole milk; 1 c. half-and-half; 1 1/2 tbsp. pure maple syrup, plus more for serving; 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; Kosher salt; Unsalted butter, for griddle; 8 thin slices country ham; 8 slices Texas toast-style-bread

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Feb 7, 2017

3 Ratings

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Brian Woodcock

Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Total Time:

25 mins

You know what makes a classic French toast recipe even better? A thin slice of ham—the savory addition perfectly balances out the sweet maple syrup.

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Ingredients

4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
Kosher salt
Unsalted butter, for griddle
8 thin slices country ham
8 slices Texas toast-style-bread

Directions

1. Step 1Whisk together eggs, milk, half-and-half, maple syrup, vanilla, nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
2. Step 2Heat griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat; butter. Working in batches, lay 1 slice ham on griddle. Quickly dip 1 slice of bread into egg mixture, then place on top of ham. Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
3. Step 3Serve warm with maple syrup alongside.