Description
These Homemade French Toast Sticks are a delicious and fun twist on classic French toast, featuring thick Texas toast or French bread slices cut into sticks, dipped in a sweet egg mixture, then cooked until golden brown and coated in a crunchy cinnamon sugar mixture. Perfect for a family breakfast or brunch, served warm with maple syrup.
Ingredients
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French Toast Sticks
- 8 thick slices Texas toast or French bread
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Cut each slice of bread into 4 sticks and set aside for dipping.
- Mix the custard: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, sugar, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- Mix the coating: In a separate bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon and set aside.
- Heat the skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon butter. Let it melt and coat the pan evenly.
- Cook the sticks: Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Place in hot skillet, fitting 6-8 sticks at a time with space between. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Coat with cinnamon sugar: Remove cooked sticks from skillet and immediately roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Place on serving tray.
- Repeat cooking: Continue dipping, cooking, and coating remaining sticks, adding butter to skillet as needed.
- Serve: Serve the French toast sticks warm with maple syrup, if desired.
Notes
- The bread should be slightly stale or thick-cut for best absorption without falling apart.
- Use Texas toast or French bread for sturdy, substantial sticks.
- Keep an eye on the heat to avoid burning the butter or toast; medium heat works best.
- Butter can be substituted with a neutral oil for a different flavor profile.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute half and half with almond or oat milk and use dairy-free butter.
- These sticks freeze well; reheat in a toaster or oven for a quick breakfast.
- Adjust sugar in the custard or coating for sweetness preference.
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
