So classic, so sweet, and so perfectly decadent… this soul-satisfying French Toast Recipe will nourish your cravings the best way possible. Plus, with just 6 simple ingredients and hardly any effort, this brunch favorite comes together in a snap!
French Toast Recipe
Who needs to head to a breakfast cafe when you can make gourmet, restaurant style classic French Toast at home?
Infused with cinnamon and sugar… this breakfast sensation serves up sweet satisfaction the EASY way.
Cindy writes: “So easy and yummy!”
To start, you’ll just need a handful of simple ingredients you likely already have on hand.
Then, in just 15 minutes total, this quick and easy French Toast recipe will be hot and ready…
Hot and ready to serve up a big reward of cheer and satisfaction for your lazy weekend brunch!
I find the hardest party is actually eating it slowly!!
It takes every ounce of restraint I can muster to slow down. Each bite is so absolutely mind-blowing good.
Just like my popular Pancakes Mixture, my cozy Pumpkin Pancakes, or my fabulously Easy Banana Bread Recipe!
Seriously, can the weekend get here any sooner?
So get ready to indulge… because this crowd-pleasing wonderment is about to make your weekend truly delicious!
French Toast Bread
There are so many delicious options for bread that you can use to customize this recipe.
To start, I love making a more classic version of this recipe by using sourdough sandwich bread or my homemade honey wheat bread.
Then, using a thick cut brioche bread, a challah bread for French Toast… and of course, Texas toast are also great options.
Seriously, can you imagine how good this will be as a challah or sourdough French Toast… or even a brioche French Toast?
Ingredients
You’ll just need 6 simple ingredients to make the best French Toast recipe.
Just add these to your next Walmart grocery order, so you have everything on hand that you need…
- Milk – Whole Milk, 2%, 1% or Nonfat can be used. Or you can even substitute Half and Half or Eggnog… or a dairy free milk like Almond Milk or my vanilla Oat Milk!
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Cinnamon – home made Pumpkin Pie Spice can be substituted.
- Vanilla
- Bread
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Pin ItHow to Make French Toast
So how do you make this cinnamon French Toast recipe? It’s actually SO easy!
Just follow these super simple steps…
1. In a mixing bowl, combine your batter ingredients.
2. Next preheat your skillet.
3. Once your skillet is hot and ready, dip each slice of bread into the batter, and place it in the skillet.
4. Then cook as directed.
Easy Breakfast Recipes to the rescue. Just a few simple steps and you’re done!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
French Toast Toppings
Adding some fun toppings is where things really start to get fun. And when it comes to tasty toppings… the sky is the limit!
To start, one of my favorite ways to serve French toast is to simply top it with some powdered sugar. To make it ultra decadent, I like to add some amazing flavored butters like this Cinnamon Sugar Butter, or this Cinnamon Honey Butter, and of course this amazing Maple Butter.
Then, to transform this French Toast recipe into one of the most spectacular breakfast recipes for kids, I like to add some delightful whipped cream and syrup. I suggest this Maple Syrup Recipe, some fresh strawberry syrup or even some fresh raspberry syrup.
You can even give it a fresh, fruity flair with some sliced bananas, sliced strawberries, blueberries or raspberries.
Variations
Want to change things up a bit? Go for it!
Here are a few of my favorite tasty variations…
French Toast Sticks
- Slice your bread into strips before cooking, and then cook as usual.
Pumpkin Spice French Toast
- Swap the 1 tsp. of Cinnamon for 2 tsp. of Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix.
Eggnog French Toast
- Swap the 1 cup of Whole Milk with 1 cup of Eggnog.
How to Keep French Toast Warm
This simple little trick works like a charm!
Once you’ve cooked some of your French Toast (and are waiting for the rest to finish cooking) you can keep the cooked slices warm by placing them on a cookie sheet in the oven at 200 degrees.
How to Freeze French Toast
Want to prep ahead for later? It’s such a cinch! This recipe for French toast freezes beautifully!
Once everything has cooled completely, simply transfer to a gallon sized freezer bag or freezer safe glass container, and freeze up to 2 months.
It can be thawed overnight in the refrigerator or microwaved, then toasted back up again in the toaster or on a skillet.
What To Serve With French Toast
When making this or other easy brunch recipes on a weekday or weekend, don’t forget to add some perfect savory sides to serve alongside your French Toast.
If serving at brunch, consider serving up some savory bacon wrapped smokies or these sweet and tangy grape jelly lil smokies.
Then, don’t forget the eggs, bacon and hash browns! These heavenly cheese hashbrown casserole add hash brown perfection to any breakfast!
French Toast Recipe Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this homemade French Toast Recipe…
Tara writes: “Yummy”
Heather writes: “I could eat it every morning!!”
Cindy writes: “So easy and yummy!”
Rebecca writes: “Perfect for Sunday brunch!”
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French Toast Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- 4 large Eggs, (lightly beaten)
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 14 slices Bread
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- In large bowl, whisk together Milk, Eggs, Sugar, Cinnamon, and Vanilla until well combined.
- Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once skillet is hot, spray with nonstick cooking spray or drizzle with butter.
- Dip slices of bread into batter, coating them well on each side, then transfer to hot skillet.
- Cook for 2 -4 minutes, or until bread begins to turn golden brown on the bottom, then flip and continue to cook on the other side until golden brown.
- Remove from skillet once done, serve hot, and ENJOY with your choice of delicious toppings… like powdered sugar sprinkles, flavored butter, maple syrup, etc.
- How to Keep French Toast Warm: Once you've cooked some of your French Toast (and are waiting for the rest to finish cooking) you can keep the cooked slices warm by placing them on a cookie sheet in the oven at 200 degrees.
- Freezing Instructions: Once French Toast slices have cooled completely, transfer to a gallon sized freezer bag or freezer safe glass container, and freeze up to 2 months. Frozen French Toast can be thawed overnight in the refrigerator or microwaved, then toasted back up again in the toaster or on a skillet.
Notes
- French Toast Sticks: Slice your bread into strips before cooking, and then cook as usual.
- Pumpkin Spice French Toast: Swap the 1 tsp. of Cinnamon for 2 tsp. of Home Made Pumpkin Pie Spice.
- Eggnog French Toast: Swap the 1 cup of Whole Milk with 1 cup of Eggnog.
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I’m such a fan of French toast, and pairing it with flavored butters sounds amazing!
Thanks for the inspiration, Heidi!
I am so glad you like the flavored butter French toast topping idea. It’s such an easy way to change up the flavors.
I’ve always been intimidated by French toast, but this recipe is so incredibly easy that I’m not scared to give it a try! Your steps are so easy to follow and I love your tip on how to keep slices warm after making them!
It really is crazy easy and I know you’ll love it!
This looks amazing, Heidi! I definitely need to try this with your maple butter. Now that it’s getting a little cooler it feels like the perfect weather for french toast. Especially, when you want to make the weekends feel extra special. Big hugs, CoCo
The maple butter gives this easy French toast recipe that wonderful autumnal touch. I know you’ll love it!
I love French toast and it’s such a great idea to pair it with flavored butters! Thanks for sharing Heidi!
I am so glad you liked it Winnie! I agree, adding flavored butters adds such a lovely touch to French Toast.
I’m thinking pumpkin pie French toast sounds perfect! We’ve got your batter ready and the sleepy heads are just peeking their heads from under the covers. Love how quick and easy this French toast recipe is to change it up and put your own twist on it. Might even add a dollop of pumpkin whipped topping on top!
Adding a dollop of pumpkin whipped topping to your pumpkin spice French toast sounds absolutely heavenly!
It’s been so long since I made French toast but this easy and yummy recipe definitely inspired me. This is perfect for a holiday brunch!
I especially love making the eggnog French toast version for Christmas. It’s so decadent and yummy!
Texas Toast is the way to go with French Toast! As easy as it is to make French Toast, the recipe is important to get the right amounts of the ingredients. This one is perfect – weekend breakfast here I come!!
I agree, making texas toast French toast is such a fabulous way to upgrade this recipe. It adds so much satisfying heft!
There is nothing like a classic French toast recipe, and you nailed this one! Now I have a no-fail recipe in my back pocket. Also, I’m definitely a buttered skillet kind of gal, so thank you for the tip!
Thank you so much Traci! Yes, French Toast really is such a cinch to prepare with the right recipe!
Hum ces toasts me plaisent beaucoup
Bonne soirée
Merci beaucoup Delphine!
Our family loves French toast, and your recipe is so simple and easy to follow! Such a great way to use up leftover bread that’s hanging out in the fridge, as well!
Thank you so much Michelle! And yes, it’s the perfect breakfast to use up that leftover bread!!