TT’s Simple Cinnamon French Toast + Video
Growing up, we had Cinnamon French Toast on the weekends. It was a easy recipe my Mom could put together for our family of 5, was quick and on the table in under 20 minutes, not to mention fed a crowd!
That little girl right here, is the reason we have this Cinnamon Toast Recipe on the site! Typically, I try not to put simple recipes like this on the site, but, God forbid my life is taken from me before I am ready, these recipes will serve as a Online Cookbook for my family and they will still be able to eat good! I know that’s kinda morbid, but, the woman I looked up to in the kitchen, was taken from our family unexpectedly and the true reason this website was launched!
TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST PERFECTLY:
- Make sure your griddle is screaming hot. This will allow the bread to get a “crust” and not be mushy.
- DO NOT use butter on your griddle, this is another reason why you get soggy french toast. Ain’t nobody got time for that!
- Use a good quality, white bread. I find that using a whole wheat bread doesn’t allow the outside of the toast to get a crust.
- When putting the bread into the egg mixture, DO NOT let it soak. Lightly coat both sides and immediately toss it on the griddle.
- For a over the top brunch, use a thick cut toast (found in the bread aisle) or a day old loaf of brioche. Then sprinkle the cinnamon french toast with a extra dusting of cinnamon sugar mixture as soon as it comes off the griddle. Serve with fruit and dusted with powdered sugar!
- Have leftovers? Grab a freezer bag and store in the freezer. On mornings you need a super quick breakfast, pop these in the toaster for a few minutes to heat up!
On this particular day I had a wonderful assistant helping me! My little TT girl LOVES her Cinnamon French Toast! Bubby is coming around to it, although he would prefer blueberry pancakes!
Now if you are feeding a crowd or super hungry kids you’ll want to double up this recipe. I can get about 6 pieces of toast out of the recipe below.
VARIATIONS OF CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST
- For a classic french toast, leave out the Cinnamon & Sugar
- Use fresh fruit, homemade whipped cream and powdered sugar instead of syrup
- Cut thick cut bread into three strips for a fun variation for the kids
- Make a Blueberry Compote to drizzle over your French Toast.
Watch how I make it…
CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST INGREDIENTS
- 6 Slices Bread
- 2 Eggs
- 1 ½ C Milk
- 1 TSP Vanilla Extract
- 1 TSP Ground Cinnamon
HOW TO MAKE CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST
Like this quick and easy Cinnamon French Toast Recipe? Here’s a few others you may want to try:
- Blueberry French Toast Casserole
- Cinnamon Roll Blueberry French Toast Bake
- Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish
- Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
- Baked Chocolate Donuts
TT’s Simple Cinnamon French Toast
Ingredients
- 6 Slices Bread
- 2 Eggs
- 1 ½ C Milk
- ½ TSP Vanilla Extract
- 1 TSP Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix eggs, milk and cinnamon until combined.
- Drop a slice of bread in the egg mixture ensuring to coat both sides of the bread.
- Place onto a preheated skilled on medium high heat.
- Cook on both sides for 3-4 minutes until you get a golden brown toast on the bread.
- Serve with warm syrup and a side of fruit for a complete breakfast.
My mom would make this for us growing up, but she would add about 1 teaspoon of vanilla. And I do the same thing now.
Your little TT is so cute.