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Cinnamon French Toast

Oct 10, 2022 · 11 Comments

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Collage with cinnamon french toast topped with strawberries, blackberries, strawberries, and powdered sugar on the top and bottom and the words "cinnamon French toast" in the center

This simple and easy Cinnamon French Toast uses basic ingredients like bread, milk, eggs, and cinnamon and is cooked in a little bit of butter for the perfect quick, sweet breakfast in just 20 minutes.

Three pieces of cinnamon French toast on a black plate topped with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and powdered sugar.

Cinnamon French Toast

Cinnamon French toast is a classic breakfast. It's quick. It's easy. It's freezer-friendly. And it's delicious.

This cinnamon French toast uses simple ingredients like eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon and is then cooked in just a little bit of butter to give the edges some of the extra richness from the buttery flavor.

This recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or brinner.

What's the Best Type of Bread for French Toast?

To make excellent cinnamon French toast, you need bread that is sturdy enough to be soaked in the egg mixture but soft enough the egg can soak into the center and not just coat the outside.

The best types are Brioche, sourdough, French bread, challah, white bread, or my favorite - cinnamon swirl bread.

2 pieces of Cinnamon French toast cut into triangles with maple syrup being poured over top.

Why is My French Toast Soggy?

There are several reasons your French toast might be soggy. Here are a few and how to fix it:

  1. Your bread. A dense bread is best to make a sturdy French toast. Thinner breads, like sandwich bread will get soggy and not crisp up because they can't stand up to the moisture from the egg.
  2. Too much milk. If your bread has soaked in a mixture that has too much milk, it will be very wet because the dairy won't set like egg does.
  3. Not preheating the pan. If the pan hot enough, the egg mixture shouldn't leak out the bottom at all and will start cooking as soon as it hits the pan.
  4. Not using the right amount of heat. That being said, if the pan is too hot, it will just scorch the outside leaving the inside soggy and uncooked. Alternately, if you cook it too low, the bread will be cooked through but you won't have that nice crisp outside and soft center because it will be too dried out. If your pan is at the right temperature (medium heat), your French toast should cook for about 3-4 minutes per side. If it takes longer, turn it up. If the outside is burning, turn it down.

Should the Center be Soft?

Yes. The center of your cinnamon French toast will be soft but hot. It should not be runny.

Toppings for Cinnamon French Toast

Sometimes the best part of French toast is the toppings. Whether you're a classic butter-and-maple-syrup person or you like to try new things, here are some ideas for dressing up your breakfast.

  • Fruit such as bananas or berries
  • Fruit Salad
  • Jams, jellies, or preserves
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Peanut butter or nutella
  • Whipped cream
  • Honey
  • Yogurt
  • Maple Syrup
  • Chopped nuts
  • Powdered syrup
  • Chocolate chips or chocolate sauce
  • Caramel
Powdered sugar being sprinkled onto 3 pieces of cinnamon French toast on a black plate topped with mixed berries and whipped cream

How to Make Cinnamon French Toast for a Crowd

Making French toast for a crowd is really simple. You can either serve as you cook, or place each cooked slice on a lined baking sheet in a 200°F oven to keep them all warm until you're ready to serve.

How to Freeze Cinnamon French Toast

Cook French toast according to recipe instructions. Allow to cool to room temperature. Then lay out flat on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. You can put them in layers. Just make sure to put a sheet of parchment paper or mat between the layers. Freeze flat. Then transfer to a freezer bag or container.

Cook from frozen in a skillet with a little butter or in the toaster until warmed through.

More Sweet Breakfast Recipes You'll Love

  • Cinnamon Swirl Bread - this bread is excellent toasted and slathered in butter, and it also makes great French toast!
  • Homemade Funfetti Pancakes - these fun rainbow pancakes are perfect for birthday breakfasts or just for fun!
  • Nutella Banana Muffins - chocolate and banana swirls make these muffins heavenly
  • Blueberry Banana French Toast Bake - an overnight French toast casserole loaded with fresh blueberries and sweet bananas
  • Perfect Blueberry Muffins - a simple blueberry muffin recipe topped with a crispy streusel

Cinnamon French Toast Video

Three pieces of cinnamon French toast on a black plate topped with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and powdered sugar.

Cinnamon French Toast

This simple and easy Cinnamon French Toast uses basic ingredients like bread, milk, eggs, and cinnamon and is cooked in a little bit of butter for the perfect quick, sweet breakfast in just 20 minutes.
5 from 10 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: Cinnamon French Toast
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 157kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 8 slices Texas toast or other thick sliced bread
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (Or honey or maple syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter for cooking

Instructions

  • In a flat-bottomed pie plate or baking dish, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, and salt. Set aside
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet or on a griddle over medium heat.
  • Place bread slices, one or two at a time, into the egg mixture and flip to make sure both sides of bread are well-coated.
  • Place coated bread slices in skillet or on griddle and cook on medium heat until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes. Repeat for remaining bread, adding more butter as necessary.
  • Serve immediately or keep warm in 200°F oven until ready to serve, but no longer than about 30 minutes.

Video

Notes

Nutrition facts do not include additional toppings.
  • Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a skillet with a little butter on the stove or in the toaster until warmed through.
  • Freezer Directions: Cook according to recipe instructions. Allow to cool to room temperature. Then lay out flat on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. You can put them in layers. Just make sure to put a sheet of parchment paper or mat between the layers. Freeze flat. Then transfer to a freezer bag or container. Cook from frozen in a skillet with a little butter or in the toaster until warmed through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg
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UPDATE INFO: This recipe was originally published in February 2017. It was updated with new pictures, tips, and video and republished in October 2022.

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  1. Renee B says

    October 18, 2022 at 11:32 am

    Your french toast recipe has just the right ratio of milk to eggs, so the toast turns out rich and custardy without being mushy. Such delicious comfort food!

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  2. Colleen says

    October 18, 2022 at 12:36 pm

    Thanks for the french toast tips! Mine always turns out soggy but not this time. Delicious!

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  3. Beth says

    October 18, 2022 at 12:44 pm

    I really love this recipe. It has the perfect liquid-to-bread ratio to get it nice and tasty without being too soggy.

    Reply
  4. Sara Welch says

    October 18, 2022 at 12:45 pm

    Enjoyed this for breakfast this morning and started my day off right! So light, fluffy and delicious; easily, a new favorite recipe!

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  5. nancy says

    October 18, 2022 at 1:19 pm

    love the cinnamon sugar take with this french toast. it;s like a churro

    Reply
  6. Ana F. says

    October 18, 2022 at 1:32 pm

    I had some leftover Brioche and made french bread using your recipe...it turned out super delicious and the ratio egg to bread was perfect. Thank yoU!

    Reply
  7. Holley says

    December 03, 2022 at 2:13 pm

    I love this recipe and it's the perfect ratio of ingredients! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Liza says

    December 03, 2022 at 4:03 pm

    Love this easy recipe! My whole family loves the flavorful combination of tasty French toast with cinnamon.

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  9. Jill says

    December 03, 2022 at 4:07 pm

    Now I'm craving french toast. Yours looks perfect. I love cinnamon, so going to try your recipe.

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  10. Nikki says

    December 03, 2022 at 6:00 pm

    Quick and easy to make this French toast is a perfect breakfast to start your day with.

    Reply
  11. Charles says

    December 03, 2022 at 6:26 pm

    Hi Michelle! I love breakfast and this has Sunday written all over it! Thanks for sharing!

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