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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Texas Toast French Toast

    by Mindy Boyd · Published: Apr 10, 2016 · Updated: Oct 14, 2024

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    French toast is perfect for a quick and delicious breakfast or brunch. Thick slices of Texas toast are dipped in a simple egg custard and then fried until the outside is crispy, while leaving the inside soft. And, the best part is how quick and easy it is. 

    This homemade french toast recipe has been a family breakfast favorite for many years. My kids grew up eating it and eventually making it. It is one of the first breakfast recipes the kids learned to cook. Both my kids started making this when they were about 10 years old (with supervision, of course), it’s that easy!

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    • Ingredient Notes
    • How to make our classic french toast recipe
    • Storage
    • To freeze French toast for meal prep 
    • How to reheat french toast
    • Texas Toast French Toast
    • More favorite breakfast recipes…
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    Ingredients

    See recipe card for exact amounts.

    The loaf of texas toast, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg needed to make this easy french toast recipe.

    Ingredient Notes

    This is a great recipe because all you need are basic ingredients to make a quick breakfast everyone is sure to love.

    Texas toast – this is the perfect bread to make this recipe. If you can’t find it see below for some other options. 

    eggs – we use 4 large eggs to achieve the perfect ratio of eggs and milk. 

    milk – I like whole milk in this recipe because higher fat milk results in a richer and more flavorful French toast. However, you can use lower fat milk or even almond milk or soy milk if you have dietary preferences or requirements. 

    vanilla – adds a warm and cozy flavor to this dish. Be sure to use pure vanilla extract and not vanilla flavor. 

    spices – we add a good amount of ground cinnamon and just a dash of ground nutmeg to enhance the flavor in this dish. 

    Four triangles of Texas toast french toast on a white plate, there is a fork nest to the plate.

    How to make our classic french toast recipe

    1. Heat griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
    2. Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a shallow bowl or dish. 
    3. Coat both sides of the bread with egg mixture and cook on a buttered grill pan or skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
    A collage of four images showing the egg mixture in a shallow dish before and after being mixed up and the bread being coated with the egg mixture on one side and then the other.

    Topping ideas

    • pancake syrup, any flavor
    • pure maple syrup
    • powdered sugar
    • nut butter
    • fresh fruit
    • nuts
    • Nutella
    • honey
    • caramel sauce
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    Can’t find Texas toast?

    While I think it is very good for this recipe, if you can’t find it the next best bread would be thick brioche bread. Some other type of bread you can use is thick sliced French bread or Italian bread. Regular white bread will work in this recipe too!

    What is the difference between toast and Texas toast?

    Texas toast is cut into thicker slices than regular bread, usually between 3/4″ to 1″ thick while regular bread is usually between 3/8″ to 5/8″ thick. When cooked, thick-sliced bread crisps up on the outside but stays soft on the inside, making perfect french toast.

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    Why do they call Texas toast Texas toast?

    According to Eater.com Royce Hailey of The Pig Stand drive-in restaurant in Beaumont, Texas ordered sandwich bread sliced at double the normal thickness to impress his customers. The Texas-sized bread would not fit into the restaurant’s toaster, so they decided to butter the thick slices of bread and toast them on the griddle, and Texas Toast was born. 

    Storage

    For best results, store leftover French toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 days, we use a zip top bag. 

    Two pieces of french toast on a white plate, there is powdered sugar on the top.

    To freeze French toast for meal prep 

    Place cooked French toast on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer and let cool completely then flash freeze them for 1-2 hours. 

    When the slices are frozen place them in freezer bags, taking care to get as much air out of the bags as possible. Freeze for 1-2 months. 

    How to reheat french toast

    Refrigerated or frozen French toast can be reheated in the microwave for about 30 – 60 seconds, in the toaster or toaster oven until they are crispy on the outside and heated through, in a skillet in a little bit of melted butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or in the oven at 350° for 5-10 minutes.

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    Did you love this recipe?

    We would love it if you’d leave a comment and ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review below!

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    Texas Toast French Toast

    Mindy Boyd
    Make mouthwatering Texas French toast in just 20 minutes. Our easy recipe uses simple ingredients like eggs, milk, and vanilla for a delicious breakfast.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 15 pieces of French toast

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 eggs
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
    • dash nutmeg
    • 1 Loaf Texas toast 15 slices
    • Butter
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    Instructions
     

    • Heat griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
    • Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a shallow dish.
      4 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, dash nutmeg
    • Place bread into the custard mixture, flip over and coat the other side. Cook on a buttered preheated skillet or grill pan 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
      1 Loaf Texas toast, Butter

    Notes

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    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.005g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Home Plix says

      July 29, 2019 at 6:45 am

      This french toast recipe is really amazing. I love this recipe. Thanks for sharing such an awesome post.

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      • Mindy Boyd says

        July 29, 2019 at 6:33 pm

        You are welcome!

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