Breakfast
Cinnamon French Toast
A good use for day-old bread: dipped in cinnamon custard and griddled until golden.
⏱ 20 min (5 min prep, 15 min cooking)
🍽 Serves 4 · 2 slices
kid friendlyquickbudgetfreezer friendly
vegetarian
ContainsMilk, Eggs, Wheat. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.
Ingredients
French toast
- 4 Eggs, large
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- ½ tsp Ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp Table salt
- 8 slice Sandwich bread, white, a day old if you have it
- 2 tbsp Butter, salted
To serve
- ½ cup Maple syrup (optional)
- 1 cup Strawberries, sliced (optional)
Nutrition
Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.
Steps
You’ll need: shallow dish, griddle or large skillet, spatula.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a shallow dish.
- Heat a griddle over medium heat and melt a little butter.
- Dip each bread slice in the egg mixture for a few seconds per side, letting extra drip off. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden and no liquid egg remains in the center (160°F).
- Serve with syrup and fruit.
🌡 Safe temperaturesEgg dishes 160°F. Check the thickest part with a food thermometer (USDA). More on food safety.
Make aheadWhisk the custard the night before and refrigerate.
❄️ FreezerFreeze cooked slices in one layer, then bag, for up to 2 months; reheat in the toaster.
🧒 With kidsCut into sticks for dipping in syrup.
Dairy-free swapUse plant milk and oil.
Gluten-free swapUse gluten-free bread.
An original Teddy Rook Book recipe. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.