Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. From this French toast to easy pancakes to a hearty casserole, get yourself filled for the day!

HOMEMADE FRENCH TOAST-

Have this classic homemade French toast recipe ready in under 20 minutes! Thick slices of bread dipped into a sweetened egg mixture and cooked in butter until golden and brown on the outside yet fluffy on the inside.

INGREDIENTS FOR FRENCH TOAST-

Making this recipe requires very basic ingredients that you most likely already have, this is why we love this EASY recipe!

BREAD– you want a nice thick bread for the best resultsEGGS– eggs are the binding factor in this recipeMILK– any milk will workEXTRAS– we add cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla for added flavorBUTTER– the butter not only greases gives you the golden, buttery and crispy french toast crust

BEST BREAD FOR FRENCH TOAST?

The type of bread you use is the key to achieve the perfect toast slices. We always suggest using bread that isn’t fresh (a few days old is best). Here are some great breads you can use:

TEXAS TOAST– The thickness of texas toast is what you want for French toast!BRIOCHE BREAD– This is our go-to bread for this recipe and it’s a classic. Brioche bread is dense and great for soaking.FRENCH BREAD– If you want to use french bread and slice it into thick slices.CHALLAH BREAD– Also works great, just slice into about 1-inch thick slices.HOMEMADE BREAD– You can also use our homemade braided bread or Russian bread for this recipe if you have any leftover bread.BASIC SANDWICH BREAD– You may even use a classic sandwich bread just dip quickly.

HOW TO MAKE FRENCH TOAST-

This recipe is really quick to make and you want to make sure your sides are ready for the French toast so you can serve immediately once cooked.

Whisk together: In a bowl, whisk the eggs then add the milk, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until creamy and combined. (TIP: We love using a pie dish for easier dipping.)Dip bread: Using tongs, dip a slice of bread into the egg mixture and flip, making sure the entire slice is fully soaked, add to a plate. Repeat with all bread slices.Heat skillet: Preheat skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.Cook bread: Add dredged bread slices into the skillet and fry until browned. Flip and cook the other side until golden (about 3-4 minutes per side).Serve: Serve immediately with desired toppings.

ADD ONS-

The best part of this recipe is that you can add your favorite extras to the egg and milk batter. Here are some of our favorite options.

PUMPKIN SPICE– Check out our recipe for the best pumpkin-flavored toast.FRUIT– Instead of adding vanilla extract, try using orange, almond, or banana extract.STUFFED– Elevate your French toast but making our Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Toast.FLAVORED CREAMER– Instead of milk use your favorite flavored coffee creams, such as hazelnut, caramel, peppermint mocha, or any other flavor.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-

Serving options-

There are so many different toppings for French toast. Here are some of our favorites:

CLASSIC– Butter with syrup and powdered sugar for a classic option.FRUITS– Add your favorite fruits with powdered sugar.WHIPPED CREAM– Add whipped cream.SAUCES– Top with Nutella, chocolate, peanut butter, or caramel sauce.SYRUP– Branch out of the basic maple syrup and try coconut or fruit syrup.CHOCOLATE– Chocolate in any form: chocolate chips, mint chips, or white chocolate chips. BACON– Be adventurous and add bacon bits.OTHER– You can also top with sprinkles, coconut flakes, chopped pecans, cereal, crushed graham crackers, streusel topping, and so much more!

You can serve this recipe like we do our Breakfast Board for the ultimate breakfast for special occasions and holidays.

OTHER BREAKFAST RECIPE-

French Toast CasseroleOne Pan BreakfastBreakfast SandwichClassic PancakesBreakfast CasseroleBacon Mushroom OmeletBreakfast SlidersFrench Toast Sticks