My Dad’s French Toast

This is my dad’s delicious French Toast recipe. He was born outside of Munich, so I don’t know if this is a German recipe as he was raised by my lovely and amazing German grandmother, but either way, it’s DIVINE and you will fall in love with it, just as my family and I have! Maybe we should call it German French Toast?! Germany and France do border each other, but I’m pretty sure this is an American breakfast recipe. Either way, we only make this mouthwatering version of French Toast in our house!

This is the only French Toast recipe my husband and I have ever made, so it’s all we know. But trust me, once you find a recipe this fabulous, you won’t want to try any others! My simple breakfast recipe contains white bread, milk, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon. If you like this, then you’ll love my Nutella-Stuffed French Toast Sticks, Mini Cinnamon Rolls, French Toast Muffins, Sheet Pan Pancakes, and Pancake Bacon Fingers.

Topping Variations

You don’t have to pour maple syrup on top of your French Toast. In fact, my family often loves eating Nutella on top instead of syrup. Other topping options include chocolate sauce, whipped cream, fresh fruit, chopped nuts, and a cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Ingredients in My Dad’s French Toast

White bread. Use white bread or French Toast bread for the best results. If you have stale white bread, that is most ideal as it will absorb the milk, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon much more than fresh white bread.

Milk. Use any kind of milk you wish. We always use 1% organic milk.

Eggs. Eggs and milk make the French Toast “dip.”

Vanilla. Vanilla is used to sweeten the toast and is okay to use imitation vanilla although pure vanilla extract will taste better.

Cinnamon. A smidge of cinnamon gives this breakfast recipe flavor and spice.

How to Make the Best French Toast

STEP 1: If you can, use older or stale bread and preferably white bread. In a medium bowl, whisk 1 cup of milk (any type will work), two eggs, one teaspoon vanilla, and one teaspoon ground cinnamon.

STEP 2: Spray a large frying pan or griddle with non-stick cooking spray and turn the heat to high. Let the pan heat up before adding the toast on the pan.

STEP 3: After the pan has had time to heat, dip both sides of each slice of bread in the batter and then lay it on the hot pan. I can fit three pieces of toast on one frying pan at a time. A griddle would be handy for this recipe. After 3 minutes, flip each piece of toast over and cook for another 3 minutes, for a total of 6 minutes, or until the toast is fully cooked.

Serve with butter and pure maple syrup. You can also add fresh fruit, whipped cream, Nutella, or nuts for a sweet and flavorful breakfast or brunch.

Leftovers

If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Reheat in the microwave and add butter or maple syrup before serving.

If you like this, you'll love these delicious breakfast and brunch recipes!

Nutella-Stuffed French Toast Sticks

French Toast Muffins

Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Pancake Bacon Fingers

Sheet Pan Pancakes

Egg and Veggie Breakfast Muffins

Classic BLTs

Hash Brown Waffles

Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole

The Real Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffin Recipe

Crispy Sheet Pan Hash Browns

My MIL’s Banana Bread

Easy Puff Pastry Churro Sticks

Cinnamon Twists

Coffee Cake

Final Thoughts

Finally, if you make My Dad's French Toast, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from everyone who makes this recipe and always try my best to respond to all comments.

If you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag #elisemccollister on Instagram! It makes me so happy to see your recipe photos!

My Dad's French Toast

Elise McCollister

This is my dad’s delicious French Toast recipe. This is the only French Toast recipe my husband and I have ever made, so it’s all we know. But trust me, once you find a recipe this fabulous, you won’t want to try any others!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 23 minutes mins

Course Breakfast & Brunch

Cuisine American

Servings 9 slices of toast

Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

• Medium bowl
• Whisk
• Frying pan
• Griddle

Ingredients

  

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• 9 slices white bread can also use French Toast bread
• 1 c milk any type
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

 

• In a medium bowl, use a fork to whisk the milk, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon.
• Spray a large frying pan (or griddle, if you have one) with non-stick cooking spray and turn the heat to high. Let the pan heat up before placing the toast on the pan.
• After the pan has had time to heat, dip both sides of each slice of bread in the batter and then lay it on the hot pan. I can get three pieces of toast on one frying pan at a time. A griddle would be handy for this recipe. After 3 minutes, flip each piece of toast over and cook for another 3 minutes, for a total of 6 minutes for the toast to fully cook.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 143mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 1mg

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