Easy French Toast Recipe

A classic recipe that's easy to make and perfect for breakfast or brunch. Here's how to make French Toast - use thick slices of Texas toast and soak them in an egg mixture with cinnamon and vanilla. Then, pan sear until golden brown. This is the best french toast recipe and it only takes 20 minutes to make!

This is such an easy french toast recipe and you are going to be amazed at how simple it is to make! There's a secret to this recipe that sets it apart. I finish it off by baking it in the oven. Baked French toast is a game changer! It's both fluffy and crispy...all at the same time! This is my husband's favorite breakfast recipe. He recently asked me if it was hard to make and I was like...no way. Not only is it super simple, but it's also fast to make.

Ingredients You'll Need

You probably already have these ingredients in your kitchen. The ingredients you need for French toast is a thick bread, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and milk. You'll also need butter for pan frying. The best bread for French toast is Texas Toast. I'm not talking about the Texas toast garlic bread that's in the frozen section at the grocery store. You can find a fresh loaf of Texas toast in the bread aisle or bakery section at your local grocery store.

Step-by-Step Recipe Instructions

This is the best French Toast recipe and you'll start by slicing the Texas toast into 3 columns so you have "sticks". Expert Tip: When making this recipe, I use the entire loaf of bread so I can freeze any leftovers.

Next, place the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract in a large bowl and mix together with a whisk until well combined. Note that the cinnamon and nutmeg will rise to the top of the french toast batter after it's mixed.

Place a large skillet on the stove top and set the heat to medium-high. Melt the butter in the skillet.

In batches, take 3-4 slices and dip them one at a time into the egg mixture. Soak the bread for 5 seconds until each piece is slightly saturated. Place each slice in the skillet.

Let each piece pan sear for 4-5 minutes and then using tongs or a spatula, flip each piece. If you don't have that golden brown glow on each piece, you flipped them over too soon. Once you turn the toast over, pan sear until the other side is golden brown. Repeat with the remaining slices.

Once all the slices have been pan seared, place them on a cookie sheet. In a 350°F preheated oven, bake the French toast for 7-10 minutes until slightly crispy. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and serve immediately while it is still fresh out of the oven. The homemade French toast is perfect and ready to enjoy! Top it off with butter, syrup, and fresh fruit.

Expert Tips and Common Questions

• Any type of milk works well with this recipe (1%, 2%, whole, etc.). Heavy cream also works!
• Don't skip the baking part. This method is what makes this recipe so good!
• You can freeze this recipe by putting leftover slices in a freezer safe container.
• To reheat, bake them in the oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
• If you're gluten free, you can very easily turn this into a gluten free French toast recipe. All you need to do is switch out regular Texas Toast with a gluten free loaf of bread. Rudis Gluten Free Bread is a good bread option to use.

More Breakfast Recipes

If you're looking for more quick breakfast recipes, check out these Baked Oatmeal Cupcakes. These can be frozen and reheated for busy mornings. These Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Eggs en Cocotte are also quick to make are extremely tasty! These Sausage Balls pair perfectly with this recipe!

My Lemon Blueberry Bread is also a great choice for a quick and easy breakfast. But if you love a good "syrup required" breakfast, then definately check out these Matcha Pancakes with Lemon Maple Syrup. You'll be amazed at the flavor!

Update Notes: This post was originally published in June of 2017, but was re-published with updated step-by-step instructions, pictures and tips in August 2021.