Description
Homemade French Toast Sticks are a delightful breakfast treat featuring thick slices of Texas toast dipped in a rich egg and half-and-half mixture, cooked until golden brown, then rolled in a crunchy cinnamon sugar coating. Perfectly soft on the inside and sweetly spiced on the outside, these sticks are easy to prepare and fun to eat, served warm often with maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
For the 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
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For Serving
- Maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Cut each slice of bread into 4 sticks and set them aside to be coated later.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, sugar, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a separate bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon then set aside for coating the cooked sticks.
- Heat Skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon butter. Let it melt and spread to coat the pan evenly.
- Cook French Toast Sticks: Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then place them in the hot skillet. Cook about 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown, fitting about 6-8 sticks at a time with space between them.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Remove cooked sticks from the skillet and immediately roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until completely coated. Place on a serving tray.
- Repeat Cooking: Continue cooking remaining sticks, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Serve: Serve the French toast sticks warm with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Use thick slices of bread like Texas toast or French bread for best texture and sturdiness.
- Ensure the skillet is hot enough before cooking for a crispy exterior.
- Roll the sticks in cinnamon sugar while they are still warm for better adherence.
- Maple syrup is optional but adds a delicious sweet finish.
- You can prepare the egg mixture in advance to save time in the morning.
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
