This easy French toast recipe uses thick slices of fluffy bread that are dipped in a creamy mixture with cinnamon, then topped with a dollop of butter and a drizzle of pure maple syrup.

French toast sitting on a white plate with a dollop of butter and pure maple syrup drizzled over it with a fork on the plate next to a red and white checkered vintage cloth napkin

This is my family’s go to easy breakfast recipe, and one of my favorite things about it is how well it freezes! I love making extra batches over the weekend, freezing them, and having them ready for busy school mornings when there’s no time to make a big breakfast.

If you are wanting other topping suggestions other than maple syrup try out this homemade Saskatoon berry sauce or strawberry sauce and serve it with a side pan fried potatoes. I have even topped it with homemade cranberry sauce that’s been leftover from the holidays!

Why YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

Your kids will love it and it’s a change from having cereal for breakfast!
You can eat it for breakfast, brunch, supper, or as a snack.
It freezes well and it’s a perfect recipe for batch cooking.
You can eat it plain or with various toppings.

A pile of French toast close up and sitting on a white glass plate on a wooden counter top

Recipe Ingredients

Eggs: Large eggs.
Whole Milk: I use whole milk as it makes the texture creamier.
Heavy Whipping Cream: I find this makes for the BEST French toast but you can use milk instead of the heavy cream.
Granulated Sugar
Cinnamon: You can adjust the amount of cinnamon used as some people like to add more and some don’t like it at all.
Salt
Vanilla Extract: Pure is always better but artificial works great too!
Bread: Use your favorite thick bread, this recipe makes 12 slices for our family.
Vegetable oil for cooking on the griddle

See recipe card for quantities.

How to make this recipe

Use these photos as a guide as you move along each step.

Batter ingredients mixture for the French toast, mixed and sitting in a clear glass bowl on a wooden counter top

Step 1: Pre-heat electric griddle to 300 then add all the ingredients besides the bread to a large bowl and mix well.

French toast batter that is poured into a 9x13 shallow dish for easy dipping before cooking on the electric griddle

Step 2: Pour batter into a shallow dish for easy dipping. (I poured batter into a 9×13 dish.)

Electric griddle, heated and lightly coated with vegetable oil and sitting on a white and grey counter top

Step 3: Lightly coat electric griddle with vegetable oil.

French toast being dipped into the custardy mixture in a 9x13 shallow glass dish sitting on a white and grey counter top

Step 4: Quickly dip bread one at a time and add to griddle.

French toast cooking on the electric griddle that's sitting on a white and grey counter top

Step 5: Cook for 2-3 minutes or until browned.

French toast cooking on the other side on an electric griddle that's sitting on a white and grey counter top

Step 6: Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes or until browned.

A pile of French toast sitting on a white plate on a wooden counter top

Step 7: Serve warm.

French toast sitting on a white glass plate with pure maple syrup and a dollop of butter on it sitting on a red and white cloth napkin with fresh eggs in the background

Step 8: Top with a dollop of butter and pure maple syrup.

Hint: Make sure to do a quick dip instead of soaking it all the way through or the French toast can become too soggy.

French toast sitting on a white glass plate on a red and white checkered cloth napkin with fresh eggs to the side of it and another plate with French toast

Serving Suggestions

Top it off with powdered sugar
Serve with fresh berries or bananas, pure maple syrup and a side of crispy bacon, sausages, or eggs
Top with whipped cream
Serve with honey

Storage

Fridge: Store in the fridge for up to 3 days and re-heat in the toaster or microwave.
Freezing: Once completely cooled, place in a large freezer bag with parchment paper between the layers. Freeze for up to 3 months. Re-heat in the microwave.

5 from 1 vote

Easy French Toast Recipe

The Best French toast recipe you'll ever have!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Serving Size 12 pieces

Ingredients

4 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream or use all milk
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon more if you’d like
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 slices of thick bread
vegetable oil for cooking

Instructions

Pre-heat electric griddle to 300.
Mix all ingredients besides the bread in a large bowl.
Pour batter into a shallow dish for easy dipping, I used a 9×13 dish.
Lightly coat griddle with vegetable oil.
Quickly dip in bread slices one at a time until coated but not soaked through. Add to griddle.
Cook for 2-3 minutes or until browned then flip.
Cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes or until browned.
Add oil between batches.
Serve warm with pure maple syrup and a dollop of butter.

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer bag with parchment paper between the layers. Re-heat in the toaster or microwave.

FAQ

Can I make the liquid mixture ahead of time?

Yes, you can make it up to a day in advance just give it a quick mix again before dipping your bread into it.

What grease is best used for cooking French toast?

I prefer using vegetable oil for cooking French toast as I find the butter burns.

How long should bread soak in the batter?

I quickly dip both sides just until coated, let some of the egg mixture drip off for a second then add it to the pan.

Whats the best bread for making French toast?

Croissants, brioche, challah, homemade white bread, slightly stale bread, or Texas toast.

Leave a comment below if you made this recipe, I’d love to hear feedback.

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