French toast is one of those timeless breakfast dishes that feels special yet can be made with simple pantry staples. Whether you’re enjoying a lazy Sunday brunch, celebrating a holiday morning, or whipping up a quick treat for the family, French toast delivers warmth, comfort, and that irresistible golden-brown sweetness. In this collection, we’ve gathered 11 easy French toast recipes that are sure to become your all-time favorites.
The beauty of French toast is in its versatility. At its core, it’s just bread, eggs, and milk—but the variations are endless. For a classic approach, dip thick slices of bread into a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture, fry until golden, and dust with powdered sugar. Add a drizzle of maple syrup, and you have a breakfast that never goes out of style.
If you’re feeling indulgent, stuffed French toast is the way to go. Fill soft bread slices with cream cheese, Nutella, or fresh berries before dipping them in the batter. The result is a rich, creamy center surrounded by crisp, buttery edges—a brunch showstopper every time.
For a lighter twist, try using whole-grain or gluten-free bread paired with almond milk and fresh fruit. This keeps the dish wholesome without sacrificing flavor. Topping your French toast with sliced bananas, strawberries, or blueberries adds natural sweetness and a burst of color.
Baked French toast casseroles are perfect when feeding a crowd. Layer bread cubes with your favorite add-ins—such as pecans, caramel sauce, or cinnamon apples—then pour over the egg mixture and bake until set. This hands-off method makes it ideal for holiday mornings or meal prep.
For something truly special, experiment with flavored breads. Brioche and challah create a soft, buttery texture, while cinnamon swirl bread adds built-in spice and sweetness. Even croissants can be turned into decadent French toast for a luxurious twist.
If you love bold flavors, try a savory version by skipping the sugar and adding herbs, cheese, or even crispy bacon to the mix. This unexpected approach turns French toast into a hearty breakfast or brunch entrée.
Make-ahead options are another time-saver—assemble your French toast bake the night before, let it soak in the fridge, and simply pop it in the oven in the morning. Paired with fresh coffee, it’s the easiest way to impress guests without rushing in the kitchen.
With these 11 easy French toast recipes, you’ll have endless ways to enjoy this breakfast favorite—whether you crave something classic, indulgent, light, or creative. They’re quick to prepare, customizable to your tastes, and always a hit at the table.
So grab your bread, warm up the skillet, and get ready to enjoy French toast like never before. Once you try these recipes, you’ll see why they’ve earned a place in the “all-time favorite” category.
Cinnamon French Toast
A simple go-to recipe for French toast, perfect for almost any type of bread. Extra cinnamon gives it a potent sweet spice and half-and-half makes the custard rich without being too heavy.
Texas French Toast Bananas Foster
You can’t go wrong combining two classics: custardy French toast and caramel-glazed Bananas Foster!
Cherry and Nutella Stuffed Hawaiian Roll French Toast
Classic French toast meets the sweetness of Hawaiian rolls in this decadent recipe inspired by the flavors of a Black Forest cake. We stuff the rolls with cherry pie filling, then take it up a notch with a generous drizzle of chocolate-hazelnut spread and more cherries on top. It’s like having dessert for breakfast!
Baked Challah French Toast
The beauty of Molly’s crowd-pleasing French toast casserole is that it can be prepped the night before — so all you have to do in the morning is pop it in the oven.
The Best French Toast
Our favorite bread for making French toast is pain de mie for its neutral flavor and spongey texture, which helps it absorb the egg mixture without falling apart. It’s sometimes hard to find, so you can substitute brioche for a richer and more decadent toast or challah for an all-purpose choice.
French Toast Bread Pudding
This recipe takes all that creamy-crispy goodness from bread pudding and transforms it into a breakfast classic. And a little chocolate doesn’t hurt to make breakfast or brunch extra special.
Vegan Oat Milk French Toast
What we love about French toast: the fluffy, custardy center and contrasting crisp, golden edges. This vegan recipe replicates those heavenly qualities — and is just as speedy to whip up as the OG version.
French Toast Croque Madame Casserole
No need to choose between sweet or savory for breakfast. This easy bake is a blend of French toast and that hearty, egg-topped grilled ham sandwich, the croque madame.
Chocolate-Hazelnut Babka French Toast with Caramelized Bananas
Start the day on a sweet note with this ultra-decadent dish. Bobby uses bakery-purchased chocolate-hazelnut babka for a twist on the traditional French toast, then caramelizes bananas for an extra-special topping.
French Toast Roll-Ups
Bring a new dimension (three-dimensions, in fact) to French toast, rolling it up and stuffing it with goodies. Follow this kid-friendly base recipe, then choose from the filling options for an easy portable breakfast.
Vegan French Toast
One of the keys to successful French toast, vegan or not, is using day-old, stale bread-fresh bread is too soft and more likely to fall apart. This recipe makes a slightly drier French toast. For a more custardy version, let the bread soak in the milk-yogurt mixture for about 2 minutes per side.
