Description
Homemade French Toast Sticks are a delicious and fun breakfast treat made with thick Texas toast soaked in a rich egg mixture, cooked to golden perfection, and coated in a crunchy cinnamon sugar blend. Served warm with maple syrup, they are soft inside with a sweet, crispy exterior perfect for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 8 thick slices Texas toast or French bread
Egg Mixture
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons butter
For Serving (Optional)
- maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Cut each slice of bread into 4 sticks and set aside to use for dipping.
- Make the Egg Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, sugar, vanilla, and salt until fully combined.
- Prepare the Coating: In a separate bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon for the coating and set aside.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon butter, allowing it to melt and evenly coat the pan.
- Cook the Toast Sticks: Dunk each bread stick into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then place in the hot skillet making sure to leave enough space. Cook each side until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: Remove cooked sticks and immediately roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated, then place on a serving tray.
- Repeat Cooking Process: Continue cooking remaining bread sticks, adding more butter to the skillet as needed, and roll them in cinnamon sugar as well.
- Serve: Serve the warm French toast sticks with maple syrup, if desired.
Notes
- Use thick slices like Texas toast or French bread for best texture.
- Make sure to give each toast stick enough space in the skillet to cook evenly.
- Rolling immediately in cinnamon sugar while hot ensures the coating sticks well.
- Maple syrup enhances the sweetness but is optional if you want a less sugary option.
- These sticks are ideal for kids and party breakfasts because they are easy to eat with fingers.
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
