If you (like many of your peers) panic-bought eggs, milk and bread ahead of the winter storm, congratulations, you’ve actually set yourself up for a cozy post-storm meal.

Whether you’re trapped inside with kids on a snow day, working from home bundled in blankets or just staring into a fridge full of “oops, too much,” this is the moment to make sure all of that storm prep doesn’t go to waste.

This French toast is simple, flexible and basically designed for slightly stale bread. Let’s put those storm groceries to work.

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French Toast À La Fern

Ingredients

• 4–6 eggs (or however many you bought)
• 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy both work)
• 1 tablespoon sugar or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• Sliced bread (thick slices are best, but any will do)
• Butter or oil for the pan
• Additional topping options: Maple syrup, honey, powdered sugar, cinnamon, fruit, jam, peanut butter, chocolate chips, crushed cereal, granola or chopped nuts. (This is your post-storm treat, get creative!)

Instructions

1. In a wide bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt until well combined.
2. Heat a pan, skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter or oil.
3. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, letting it soak just long enough to absorb without falling apart.
4. Cook the bread in your pan for about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly crisp.
5. Serve warm with whatever toppings you like.

French toast is a classic, but it’s also a blank canvas. Make it with kids who are stuck home from school or treat yourself to a dessert-for-breakfast situation — anything goes. The best part? You can use almost any fridge or pantry clean-out items with a shelf life that will end with the storm.

Weather.com lead editor Jenn Jordan explores how weather and climate weave through our daily lives, shape our routines and leave lasting impacts on our communities.