Ah, mornings. Is there ever a crazier time in a household of school-aged children? We've had a delightfully lazy summer and enjoyed not having to rush out the door at any particular time, but all of that is about to come crashing to a halt next Tuesday. And so my thoughts have turned today to easy, make-ahead breakfasts. This is one of my boys' favorites:
Cinnamon Raisin French Toast
The night before: Whisk 6 eggs vigorously together with a generous pinch of salt and a splash of milk. Place 6 slices of cinnamon raisin bread in a shallow baking dish (I use a lasagna pan), and pour the eggs over them. Place in refrigerator overnight.
In the morning: Turn on coffee maker. Set griddle on stove top, preheat to medium-low heat. Engage in daily morning race with the coffee maker to see if you can unload the dishwasher before the coffee is ready (I don't know why, but it makes me feel SO SMUG if I win. Clearly I have competitive issues.). As you sip that glorious manna from heaven known as hot coffee and feel the cobwebs clearing from your mind, put a little butter and the french toast slices on the griddle. (True story: my 4 year old once heard my coffee maker beeping and said, "Mommy, it's your happy sound!"). Warm up the syrup, flip the french toast, yell at your kids to GET DRESSED ALREADY, and voila, breakfast is ready. Couldn't be easier!
Ok, cereal could be easier. But you get the picture.
