This will be the final post in my Mario Trilogy, I certainly don't want the other kids to get complexes over the disproportionate blog time.
Mario's favorite breakfast food is French Toast, and he likes it served with plenty of pure maple syrup (did you really think this kid would settle for Mrs. Butterworth?) and bacon. Best bacon quote from Mario, "Do you know what I like about bacon? I like the crispy part and I like the chewy white part." Sooo, there's really nothing you don't like about bacon, right Son?
Mario's French Toast
One round loaf of King's Hawaiian Bread, cut into one inch thick slices (this is the most critical ingredient, the bread is sweet and dense)
1 C milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 C dark brown sugar
1 TBSP vanilla (THIS is the only vanilla I purchase for baking)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Bring a griddle to medium heat, melting butter and distributing evenly. Mix ingredients well in a pie plate or other shallow dish. Lightly dredge the bread in the batter-don't soak it. To me, there's nothing worse than French Toast that is little more than an egg and milk sponge. Place the slices on the griddle and cook until golden brown. Serve warm with maple syrup, or drizzle with a fruit syrup, like strawberry or blackberry, and top with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
