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Cinnamon Streusel French Toast

The most decadent and delicious French Toast recipe! A favorite breakfast for special occasions and weekends!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 197 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cinnamon Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
French Toast
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for serving
  • 8 lices brioche bread
  • maple syrup for serving, if desired

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a griddle pan or large skillet over medium-high heat, or an electric griddle to 350°F.
  2. Make the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Rub the mixture between your pointer finger and thumb until the butter forms pea- sized pieces. Set aside.
  3. Make the French toast: In a shallow dish, use a fork or whisk to beat together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
  4. Melt the butter on the heated griddle or skillet. Dip the bread in the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides evenly. Let some of the excess drain off, then place the bread slices on the hot griddle pan or in the hot skillet. You may need to work in batches, depending on the size of your griddle or pan. Top each slice of bread with about 1 tablespoon cinnamon streusel. Cook until browned on the first side, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until the second side is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Transfer the French toast slices to a plate with the streusel side facing up. Sprinkle with an extra pinch of streusel while the French toast is still hot so it can melt. Repeat with the remaining batches, adding more butter to the griddle or pan if needed.
  6. Serve with butter and maple syrup.

Notes

  • We love Trader Joe’s brioche bread for this recipe, but challah or Texas toast will work.

Nutrition Information

Calories 197kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 189mg (8%) Potassium 102mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 240IU (5%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197

% Daily Value*

Calories 197kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 189mg 8%
Potassium 102mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 240IU 5%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.