Best 15 Easy French Toast Recipes

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French toast, a classic breakfast dish, is a simple yet delightful treat that can be easily made at home. With just a few pantry staples and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that will please the whole family. Whether you prefer your French toast thick and fluffy or thin and crispy, there is a recipe out there to suit your taste. So, grab a slice of bread, some eggs, and milk, and let's get started on finding the best easy French toast recipe!

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

EASY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Delicious and decadent, simple spin on French toast. Got the idea from a bed and breakfast in the south. Add additional ingredients; we like blueberries and cream cheese, cinnamon apples, nuts, and dried fruit!

Provided by Heather Bogle

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 8h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
1 (8 ounce) loaf crusty French bread, cut into bite-size pieces, or as needed
2 cups milk
6 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • Stir 1 cup brown sugar and butter together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves into butter, 2 to 4 minutes. Pour into prepared baking dish and spread a 1 1/2- to 2-inch layer of bread pieces over the top.
  • Beat milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; pour milk mixture over bread into the baking dish and move bread as necessary to ensure all bread is absorbing liquid. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Remove and discard plastic wrap from baking dish and sprinkle remaining brown sugar over the top of the bread mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 174.9 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 352.1 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

EASY OVEN-BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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My best friend Cheryl shared this recipe with me years ago. It's fantastic, great for x-mas morning or when you have company staying over.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup butter, softened
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
12 slices bread (thick slices)

Steps:

  • Adjust oven racks, one on lowest position and the other in the middle position.
  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Grease 2 cookie sheets with 2 Tbsp.
  • of the above butter.
  • Beat eggs, milk, powdered sugar, vanilla and cinnamon.
  • Dip bread in the egg mixture and place on cookie sheets.
  • Cut remaining butter into pieces and scatter over bread.
  • Place on racks, bake for 7 minutes, switch cookie sheets and continue to bake for 8 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with a bit of powdered sugar when done.

EASY BAKED BANANA FRENCH TOAST



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Save time without the hassle of dipping individual pieces and frying on the stove top. Any kind of sandwich bread will work, and you can add any fruit or cream cheese. I used bananas because it's what I had on hand.

Provided by Cutie

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 eggs
1 ¾ cups milk
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 slices wheat bread, cubed
2 bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg together in a bowl. Stir bread cubes and bananas into egg mixture until coated; pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 274 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 520.4 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

EASY FRENCH TOAST



Easy French Toast image

A real treat for Sunday brunch! We garnish the toast with a light sprinkle of confectioners' sugar and serve it with maple syrup. For a special treat you can substitute Amaretto for the vanilla.

Provided by Brian

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg
¾ cup milk
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
2 slices bread

Steps:

  • Beat together egg, milk, cinnamon, vanilla and salt.
  • Heat a lightly oiled skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  • Soak bread slices in egg mixture for 20 second on each side, or until thoroughly coated. Cook bread until both sides are lightly browned and crisp. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 243.3 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

EASY PINA COLADA FRENCH TOAST



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With just a few ingredients and little effort, this recipe makes a great summer breakfast. I created it while on holidays in Maui while making french toast for breakfast. I noticed the drink mix sitting on the counter from the night before and inspiration struck. Top with sliced bananas and maple syrup.

Provided by laughingmagpie

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 eggs
⅔ cup milk
½ cup bottled pina colada drink mix
1 tablespoon butter, or as needed
12 (1/2 inch thick) slices French bread
2 bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk together the eggs, milk, and pina colada mix in a bowl. Heat a skillet over medium heat; melt butter in the skillet until the foam disappears. Soak the bread slices in the egg mixture, turning the slices over a couple of times.
  • Gently lay the soaked bread slices into the hot skillet 2 at a time and pan-fry until the french toast is golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer cooked french toast slices to a warmed platter while you finish cooking. Top each 2-slice serving with several slices of banana to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 255.3 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 444.8 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

EASY VEGAN FRENCH TOAST



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Try vegan French toast for dairy-free deliciousness! We use soy milk, but almond or other non-dairy milk might work. You could also add some nutritional yeast to the batter, if you like.

Provided by terpgirl23

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups soy milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 slices bread, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Whisk soy milk, flour, sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl until well beaten. Pour into a pie pan or other wide, shallow dish.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Dip each slice of bread into the soy milk mixture and place into the skillet. Cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 433.7 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

QUICK AND EASY FRENCH TOAST FOR TWO



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This is the perfect recipe if you are craving a sweet and simple weekend breakfast. Only using six ingredients to make the French Toast, its cinnamon sweet taste pairs very well with syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh fruits. My whole family loved it, and I hope you will love it too! Enjoy!

Provided by imi.treelover

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 4 large slices, 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large egg
2/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon coconut oil
4 slices bread
2 teaspoons powdered sugar (optional)
1/4 cup syrup (optional)
1/2 cup banana (optional)
1/2 cup strawberry (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large shallow bowl, whisk the egg and milk until slightly frothy.
  • Mix in the brown sugar, then follow with the cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Place a piece of bread into the mixture and allow it to soak on each side. While the bread is soaking, heat the oil in a nonstick pan.
  • After 30 seconds on each side in the egg mixture, place the bread into the pan and cook evenly on both sides, until golden to dark brown on each side and the egg mixture does not run from the toast when pressed.
  • Repeat steps 3-4 for all your slices of bread or until the mixture runs out.
  • If desired, serve your French Toast warm and cut into trangles with the maple syrup, powered sugar, and fruit. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.8, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 104.4, Sodium 331.6, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 9.7

EASY BLUEBERRIES AND CREAM FRENCH TOAST SANDWICH WITH ORANGE MAPLE SYRUP



Easy Blueberries And Cream French Toast Sandwich with Orange Maple Syrup image

Fresh blueberries and cream cheese sandwiched between two slices of bread, topped off with homemade orange maple syrup.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     French Toast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup red wine
½ cup orange juice
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
½ cup maple syrup
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
8 slices whole wheat bread
½ cup softened cream cheese
½ cup fresh blueberries
4 eggs
⅓ cup milk
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • Bring the red wine, orange juice, and orange zest to a boil in a small saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the maple syrup and crushed red pepper flakes. Continue cooking 5 minutes more; reduce heat to warm and keep the syrup hot.
  • Meanwhile, spread one side of each slice of bread with the softened cream cheese. Press the blueberries into the cream cheese and sandwich two pieces of bread together with the cream cheese on the inside to form the sandwiches; set aside. Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl; whisk in the milk until smooth.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture allowing the egg to soak into the bread; allow excess egg to drip off. Cook the sandwiches in the hot butter until golden brown on both sides and the bread is no longer soggy, about 5 minutes per side. Serve with the hot orange maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Cholesterol 250 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 518.7 mg, Sugar 32.5 g

EASY AIR FRYER FRENCH TOAST STICKS



Easy Air Fryer French Toast Sticks image

These easy-to-make French toast sticks turn out great in an air fryer. Dry your bread out first so you don't end up having your bread fall apart during the soaking process. Serve with your favorite French toast toppings, such as powdered sugar, a sugar and cinnamon mix, or syrup.

Provided by bd.weld

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices slightly stale thick bread, such as Texas toast
parchment paper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cut each slice of bread into thirds to make sticks. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the air fryer basket.
  • Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Stir together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl until well combined. Dip each piece of bread into egg mixture, making sure each piece is well submerged. Shake each bread stick to remove excess liquid and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches, if necessary, to avoid overcrowding the fryer.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, turn bread pieces, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 188.4 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 423.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

EASY ORANGE FRENCH TOAST



Easy Orange French Toast image

Make and share this Easy Orange French Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup butter
12 slices French bread, cut 3/4 in thick (day old is best)

Steps:

  • Combine juice, peel, eggs, cinnamon and vanilla.
  • Beat well.
  • Melt butter in 13x9 baking pan.
  • Dip the bread on both sides; place in pan.
  • Bake at 450* for 6 minutes, turn and bake another 6 minutes.

GRANDMA'S EASY FRENCH TOAST



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This is the recipe for French Toast that I grew up on, and it is probably the easiest one to prepare around! It serves plenty, and with a nice big glass of milk and some Log Cabin maple syrup, you are good to go! I hope you enjoy!

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Breakfast

Time 7m

Yield 15-20 pieces of french toast

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt (a dash)
2 eggs
bread

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Heat skillet, butter it.
  • Quickly coat bread with mixture and place on skillet.
  • Cook until lightly brown on each side.
  • Serve with maple syrup and butter!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.2, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 35, Sodium 72, Carbohydrate 2.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.4

EASY MORNING FRENCH TOAST BAKE



Easy Morning French Toast Bake image

This is an easy breakfast casserole that my veggie daughter and very picky son will all eat! It is a very forgiving recipe and you can add anything you want.

Provided by Boonyas mom

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf challah
10 eggs
2 cups heavy cream (or 1/2 and 1/2)
1 orange, zest of
1/8 cup orange juice
1/2 cup butter
2 cups maple syrup, no fake stuff

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Slice the challah bread very thickly.
  • Let dry out for 2 hours.
  • Mix eggs, cream, oj and zest very well.
  • dip both sides of slice of bread in egg mix- get them very wet.
  • layer the bread in pan slightly overlapping.
  • pour the rest of the egg mixture over the bread.
  • cover with foil - let sit at least 1 hour - can sit overnight.
  • Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour - depending on how crispy you want the top.
  • For the sauce.
  • in sauce pan melt butter add syrup cook until it reaches a low simmer - pour over the french toast.

EASY NIGHT BEFORE FRENCH TOAST RAPHAEL



Easy Night Before French Toast Raphael image

My family and friends just love this recipe! It's easy, delicious, and you make it the night before so there is no work in the morning. Just pop it in the oven and by the time the table is set and coffee is on, it's ready! I believe this recipe came from the Best of Bridge cookbook. Great served with fresh fruit or yogurt. Can also be cooked in casserole dish on the barbeque so you don't heat up your house on a hot day!

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups white bread, crusts removed, cut into 1 inch cubes
6 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes
6 eggs, well beaten
1 cup milk
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Put half the bread into the bottom of a greased 9 x 11 pan.
  • Dot cubed cheese on top.
  • Cover with the rest of the bread.
  • Combine remaining ingredients and pour over bread mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes in the morning.
  • Drizzle with more syrup over top when finished baking.
  • Serve while hot.
  • Another variation is to add a layer of your favourite fresh fruit.
  • (peaches, blueberries, apples)on top the first layer of bread cubes.

EASY LOW FAT FRENCH TOAST



Easy Low Fat French Toast image

Make and share this Easy Low Fat French Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jessica Costello

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 slices Italian bread
2 egg whites
orange juice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
brown sugar

Steps:

  • In bowl beat egg whites until fluffy.
  • Add splash of orange juice and mix.
  • Add nutmeg and cinnamon.
  • Soak bread slices in mixture.
  • Cook in skillet on medium heat until browned.
  • Top with sprinkle of brown sugar and syrup.

EASY FRENCH TOAST WAFFLES



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Making French toast in your waffle iron combines the best of both worlds. You get all the custardy richness of French toast plus waffle's signature crispy ridges. All the better to hold more maple syrup.

Provided by foodelicious

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Waffle Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
½ cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
4 pieces 1/2-inch thick pieces brioche

Steps:

  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions and spray with cooking spray.
  • Whisk milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt together in a wide bowl until thoroughly combined. Dip bread slices 1 at a time in the egg mixture, coating both sides completely. Lift bread with a slotted spatula to allow excess egg mixture to drain back into the bowl. Place dipped bread slices on a rimmed baking sheet and let rest until mixture soaks in, about 2 minutes.
  • Place dipped bread in the preheated waffle iron. Gently close the lid without forcing it down. Cook according to manufacturer's instructions until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.4 calories, Carbohydrate 81.3 g, Cholesterol 335.3 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 799.7 mg, Sugar 22 g

Tips:

  • Use day-old bread for the best French toast. Stale bread absorbs more egg mixture and results in a more flavorful and evenly cooked dish.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or griddle to cook the French toast. This will help to prevent the bread from sticking and will ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Heat the skillet or griddle over medium heat before adding the butter or oil. This will help to prevent the butter or oil from burning.
  • Dip the bread in the egg mixture and let it soak for a few seconds before cooking. This will help the egg mixture to penetrate the bread and result in a more evenly cooked dish.
  • Cook the French toast for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the skillet or griddle, as this will prevent the bread from cooking evenly.
  • Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

French toast is a classic breakfast dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that will start your day off right. Whether you like your French toast simple or topped with your favorite fruits and syrups, there is a recipe in this article that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast, give French toast a try. You won't be disappointed!

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