Servings
Font
Back
0 from 30 votes

French Toast Sticks

A quick and easy breakfast for any occasion, these French Toast Sticks are sure to be a hit.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 278 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 thick slices white bread
  • 4 eggs
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 3 Tbsp white sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp butter
Optional toppings
  • butter
  • maple syrup
  • confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Cut each bread slice into 1-inch-wide strips.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. When butter is foamy, working in batches, dip bread strips into the egg mixture, turning to coat, until lightly saturated. Place in the hot skillet.
  4. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until the other side is golden brown, about 3 more minutes. Continue with the remaining bread strips and egg mixture. Add more butter to the pan as needed.
  5. Serve hot with additional butter and maple syrup, and dust with confectioners’ sugar, if desired.

Notes

  • You can add in different spices instead of cinnamon, such as pumpkin spice or apple pie spice, for a more seasonal touch.
  • Instead of dusting with powdered sugar after the sticks come off the skillet, try coating them in cinnamon sugar to change things up. You have to do this while the bread is still warm so the sugar mixture will stick.
  • Fresh bread is not ideal for this recipe as it soaks up too much egg mixture, making the sticks soggy on the inside. No one wants limp bread.
  • Make sure to whisk the batter thoroughly before dipping, or you might end up with some strands of egg whites on the bread.
  • Avoid high heat when cooking the bread. If your pan is too hot, you might end up with scorched toast. Keep the pan on medium heat to ensure the toast comes out golden brown.
  • Ensure the skillet is pre-heated as a cold skillet will give your sticks “feet” as the custard spreads out. If the pan is hot when the French toast goes in, the custard can cook immediately. 
  • You can add in different spices instead of cinnamon, such as pumpkin spice or apple pie spice, for a more seasonal touch.
  • Instead of dusting with powdered sugar after the sticks come off the skillet, try coating them in cinnamon sugar to change things up. You have to do this while the bread is still warm so the sugar mixture will stick.
  • Fresh bread is not ideal for this recipe as it soaks up too much egg mixture, making the sticks soggy on the inside. No one wants limp bread.
  • Make sure to whisk the batter thoroughly before dipping, or you might end up with some strands of egg whites on the bread.
  • Avoid high heat when cooking the bread. If your pan is too hot, you might end up with scorched toast. Keep the pan on medium heat to ensure the toast comes out golden brown.
  • Ensure the skillet is pre-heated as a cold skillet will give your sticks “feet” as the custard spreads out. If the pan is hot when the French toast goes in, the custard can cook immediately. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 278kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 183mg (61%) Sodium 389mg (16%) Potassium 168mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 486IU (10%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 179mg (18%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 278

% Daily Value*

Calories 278kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 183mg 61%
Sodium 389mg 16%
Potassium 168mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 486IU 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 179mg 18%
Iron 2mg 11%

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