RABANADAS (PORTUGUESE FRENCH TOAST)

Rabanadas (Portuguese French Toast) image

I find this dish a comforting reminder of my childhood. The creamy custard center contrasts deliciously with the cinnamon sugar crust. -Ana Paula Cioffi, Hayward, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
4 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
Oil for frying
1 loaf (8 ounces) French bread, cut into 1-inch slices

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon until blended. In a large shallow dish, whisk eggs and milk. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture, soaking lightly. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 350°. Working with a few slices at a time, remove bread from egg mixture, allowing excess to drain, and fry 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., Dip warm rabanadas in cinnamon-sugar to coat all sides. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.