Description
Homemade French Toast Sticks are a fun and delicious breakfast treat made from thick slices of Texas toast or French bread dipped in a sweet vanilla egg mixture, pan-fried until golden, and coated with cinnamon sugar for a crunchy finish. Perfectly soft on the inside and crisp on the outside, they are great served warm with maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 thick slices Texas toast or French bread
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For Serving
- Maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Bread: Cut each slice of bread into 4 sticks and set them aside, preparing for dipping.
- Make the Egg Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, sugar, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon to create the coating and set it aside.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon of butter, letting it melt and coat the pan evenly.
- Dip and Cook: Dunk the bread sticks into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully place them in the hot skillet. Cook 6-8 sticks at a time, ensuring enough space. Cook each side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Remove the cooked sticks from the skillet and immediately roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Place on a serving tray.
- Repeat: Continue cooking remaining sticks, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Serve: Serve the French toast sticks warm with optional maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
- Use thick bread like Texas toast or French bread for the best texture and ease of cutting into sticks.
- Allow bread sticks to soak briefly in the egg mixture for maximum flavor without becoming soggy.
- Cook in batches without crowding the skillet to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- Butter can be substituted with oil or non-dairy alternatives for a dairy-free version.
- Serve immediately for the best crunchy texture; leftovers can be reheated in a toaster oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 202 kcal
- Sugar: 12.5 g
- Sodium: 218 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25.6 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 5.6 g
- Cholesterol: 99.8 mg
