French Bread French Toast

This is the best French toast ever! Feel free to half the recipe if you want a small batch.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American, French

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 151kcal

2 loaves French bread (I used the loaves from Costco, feel free to half the recipe if you want to make less). Also note, if you have a large French loaf, you may only need 1!
6 large eggs
1 3/4 cups milk
3 tablespoons brown sugar packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
butter for topping, optional

Slice the French bread into ½ inch slices, discard the very ends or save them for later use.
In a large bowl (or a blender) add the eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Beat or blend until combined. If using a blender, transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
Heat a flat griddle to 300°- 325°F or medium heat. Dip a slice of bread into the egg mixture and turn it over to coat both sides. Place the egg coated bread on the warm skillet. Continue dipping the bread and placing it on the skillet until filled.
Cook about 3-4 minutes per side. The outsides should be golden brown. The key to making French toast is to cook it on medium heat (don’t want it too hot otherwise you’ll scorch the outsides and the insides will be raw and still mushy).
Just prior to removing the French toast from the griddle, add a small piece of butter to the top of each bread… totally optional, but I love doing this!
Eat immediately with desired toppings, or place the French toast in a 200°F preheated oven until ready to serve.

Makes enough French toast to serve about 6-7 people with each person having about 3 slices.

Store leftovers in the fridge in a ziplock bag or airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat in the toaster or on the griddle.