The Best French Toast Recipe Ever (Easy & Quick)

Name: French Toast Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 6 large eggs; ½ cup milk; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 Tablespoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 large French bread loaf (cut into 12 slices); 3 Tablespoons butter (melted); Sifted powdered sugar; Maple syrup; Blueberry Syrup

Updated: August 1, 2025 | 39 Comments

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This recipe makes the best French toast. Thick slices of bread are soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla custard and fried until perfectly golden and crisp.

french toast stacked on a serving platter

a close up of a slice of french toast with some blueberries on top

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French Toast on a Griddle

This is my tried-and-true recipe for French Toast. I have been making it for years because it comes out perfectly light and crispy, every single time. Each bite is full of sweet flavor from the simple custard mixture, and cooking the bread on a griddle crisps up the edges while keeping the insides soft and tender.

I love setting out a variety of toppings, like bacon, yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup, powdered sugar, homemade blueberry syrup, and fresh berries and bananas. Everyone can build their perfect bite!

Plus, when I make my 1-hour French Bread earlier in the week, I can save a loaf for this French toast recipe. It’s meal planning done right, that helps satisfy my stomach and my wallet!

Ingredients & Estimated Cost:

Recipe Cost: $8.93

Per Serving: $1.48

Here are the simple ingredients you need to make this French toast, as well as a few recommendations for substitutes.

French bread (1loaf – $3.50) – Day-old French bread works best for French toast because it’s firmer and won’t get soggy when soaked in the egg mixture. For the perfect texture, slice the bread ¾ to 1 inch thick.
Eggs (6 eggs – $2.88) – Eggs help bind everything together and give the toast its rich and creamy texture.
Whole milk (½ cup – $0.23) – Use heavy cream or half-and-half instead of whole milk.
Granulated sugar (¼ cup – $0.06) – Adds sweetness to balance the spices.
Cinnamon (1 Tbs – $0.60) – During the Fall and holidays, I like to use pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon.
Pure vanilla extract – (1 tsp – $1.20) – Deepens the overall flavor. You can substitute almond extract for the vanilla.
Butter (3 Tbs – $0.46) – Adds a buttery finish. Always use real butter for the best results.

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The recipe cost is calculated based on the amounts needed and will vary depending on fluctuating grocery costs. This pricing for this recipe was updated in July 2025.

How To Make French Toast

Whisk, dip, cook, and serve. Let me show you how.

1. Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla in a shallow dish.

2. Dip the bread slices into the egg mixture on both sides.

a collage of making French toast by whisking the ingredients together and dipping the bread in the mixture

3. Cook the bread slices on a griddle or a frying pan for two to three minutes per side.

4. Garnish with your favorite toppings and serve.

a collage of how to make french toast and adding toppings for serving

***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.

Recipe Tip

Let the bread sit in the custard for a full minute per side to soak up the flavor before cooking.

Storage Tips

SERVE: You can keep French Toast at room temperature for up to 2 hours.

STORE: Leftovers can be placed in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. We like to reheat slices in the toaster oven to get that nice, crisp exterior again!

FREEZE: Place cooled slices of French toast on a baking sheet and place the baking sheet in the freezer. Freeze until the slices are frozen-solid, about 1-2 hours. Then, place the frozen slices in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag. Stored this way, they will keep for 2 months in the freezer.

How to Reheat Frozen French Toast

IN THE TOASTER: Place frozen slices directly into the toaster. Toast on 2-3 cycles, or until hot and crisp.

IN THE OVEN: Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 375 degrees F. Place the frozen slices of French Toast on a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until hot and crisp.

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French Toast Recipe

Recipe Cost 8.93

Serving Cost 1.48

Author Jess Jankowski

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

This is the ultimate French toast recipe: crispy outside, soft inside, and easy to make. Make it your own with your favorite toppings.

Servings: 6 people

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Equipment

whisk
deep-dish pie plate OR square baking dish
large skillet OR griddle
spatula
baking sheet
wire rack

Ingredients

CUSTARD MIXTURE:

6 large eggs
½ cup milk
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla

FOR THE TOAST & PAN:

1 large French bread loaf cut into 12 slices
3 Tablespoons butter melted

FOR SERVING (optional):

Sifted powdered sugar
Maple syrup
Blueberry Syrup

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

MAKE CUSTARD MIXTURE:

In a deep-dish pie pan or square baking dish, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Before you dredge the bread slices, preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.

DREDGE BREAD SLICES:

Place the bread slices into the custard mixture and let them sit for 1 minute per side.

COOK THE FRENCH TOAST:

Cook each slice for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown on each side.

KEEP THE TOAST WARM:

Place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and heat the oven to 275 degrees As slices of French toast finish cooking, place them in the baking sheet inside the oven until you are ready to serve.

TO FINISH:

Top slices with powdered sugar and drizzle with syrup (both optional).

Notes

If you’re using store-bought French bread, then soak the bread in the custard mixture for only 30 seconds per side.

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French Toast Recipe FAQs

What kind of bread is best for French toast?

A sturdy bread such as French bread, brioche, or challah works best.

Why is my French toast soggy?

It might be soggy if the bread is too fresh or sliced too thin. Day-old bread works best, and slices should be ¾” to 1” thick for best results. Also, be sure not to oversoak the bread slices.

What toppings go well with this French toast?

My favorite topping is this homemade blueberry syrup. Some other classic options include homemade buttermilk syrup, coconut syrup, whipped cream, powdered sugar, fresh fruit slices, pecans or walnuts, Nutella, peanut butter, and Greek yogurt.

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