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Stack of golden brown French toast topped with butter, powdered sugar, and syrup, served with fresh berries. A perfect breakfast idea in 20 minutes.

Quick French Toast

This recipe makes a fast and tasty French toast, perfect for busy mornings. It uses common ingredients and takes less than 20 minutes to prepare.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 218

Ingredients
  

For the French Toast
  • 4 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 12 slices day-old sandwich bread
Optional Toppings
  • Butter
  • Maple syrup
  • Fresh berries
  • Confectioners' sugar

Equipment

  • Shallow dish
  • Griddle

Method
 

  1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
  2. Preheat a greased griddle over medium heat.
  3. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, letting it soak for about 30 seconds on each side.
  4. Cook the bread on the griddle until golden brown on both sides.
  5. Serve with your desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 376mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9g

Notes

This recipe is easily adaptable. You can use different types of bread and adjust the sweetness to your liking. For a healthier option, serve with fresh fruit.

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