Golden French Toast – Better Than Takeout

Golden French Toast – Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. After making this dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting that perfect golden color every time. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Ravioli Appetizer and Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies.

What You'll Need for Golden French Toast – Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 6 slices of bread
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• Optional: Butter, for cooking
• Optional: Maple syrup, for serving
• Optional: Fresh berries, for serving
• Optional: Powdered sugar, for serving

How to Make Golden French Toast – Better Than Takeout

1. Step 1: In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and sugar until well combined.
2. Step 2: Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are well coated. Let the bread soak for about 20-30 seconds to absorb the liquid.
3. Step 3: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter. Once the butter has melted, add the soaked bread slices to the skillet.
4. Step 4: Cook the bread for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
5. Step 5: Transfer the cooked French toast to a plate and repeat with remaining bread slices. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Storing & Reheating Golden French Toast – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover French toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the egg mixture and soak the bread up to 1 hour ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

Freezing Golden French Toast – Better Than Takeout

Freeze cooked French toast for up to 2 months. Reheat in the toaster or oven.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and reheat French toast for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat French toast in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until warmed through. Be careful, as the edges may become crispy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter version, use whole milk instead of 2% or skim milk.
• Best substitution: Substitute almond milk or oat milk for the milk to make this recipe dairy-free.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the egg mixture and soak the bread up to 1 hour ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your French toast is not browning, increase the heat to medium-high. If it's burning, reduce the heat to medium-low.

Golden French Toast – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

25 mins

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 6 slices of bread
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Seasonings

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Optional Toppings

• Butter, for cooking
• Maple syrup, for serving
• Fresh berries, for serving
• Powdered sugar, for serving

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and sugar until well combined.
2. Step 2: Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are well coated. Let the bread soak for about 20-30 seconds to absorb the liquid.
3. Step 3: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter. Once the butter has melted, add the soaked bread slices to the skillet.
4. Step 4: Cook the bread for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
5. Step 5: Transfer the cooked French toast to a plate and repeat with remaining bread slices. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter version, use whole milk instead of 2% or skim milk.
• Best substitution: Substitute almond milk or oat milk for the milk to make this recipe dairy-free.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the egg mixture and soak the bread up to 1 hour ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your French toast is not browning, increase the heat to medium-high. If it's burning, reduce the heat to medium-low.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover French toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked French toast for up to 2 months. Reheat in the toaster or oven.
• Oven reheat: Preheat oven to 350°F and reheat French toast for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat French toast in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until warmed through. Be careful, as the edges may become crispy.
• Make ahead: Prepare the egg mixture and soak the bread up to 1 hour ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 270
• Protein: 12g
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 33g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 410mg
• Cholesterol: 185mg
• Sat. Fat: 3.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Golden French Toast – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!