5 Ingredient Make Ahead French Toast Sticks

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5 Ingredient Make Ahead French Toast Sticks

Make-ahead French toast sticks are the ultimate breakfast win, just 5 ingredients, freezer-friendly, and totally kid-approved. Use thick bread, dip in a quick cinnamon custard, and bake or air-fry for a breakfast that’s ready when you are.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Kosher

Servings: servings

Calories: 256kcal

Author: Marni Katz

Ingredients

1 lb thick sliced bread (Challah or Brioche are my recommendation)
8 Eggs
1 ¼ cup Milk (any kind)
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 teaspoon Cinnamon-sugar mix
Butter (for cooking)

Instructions

Slice the bread into 1" sticks and set aside. Then prepare the custard by whisking eggs, milk, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon-sugar in a shallow glass pie or baking dish.
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and melt about ½ tablespoon of butter in the pan. Tip: I like to just unwrap the square side of the butter and run it over the pan to melt.
While the butter melts, dip the sticks into the custard, pressing down to soak all sides, but quickly enough so it doesn't fall apart. Then transfer to the hot pan. Repeat with additional pieces of bread until the pan is full.
Cook until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side. Repeat the process (melting butter, soaking bread, frying) until all the bread is used. Transfer to a serving dish, roll in cinnamon sugar if desired and enjoy!

Notes

Flash Freeze on a cooling rack: Once the French toast sticks are cooked and cooled, spread the sticks on a cooling rack and pop the whole thing in the freezer for 30–60 minutes. This keeps them from sticking together when stored.

Pack & Store: Transfer frozen sticks into zip-top freezer bags or containers. Label with the date—these hold up great in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheating Tips for Microwave, Toaster, Oven, Air-Fryer: Microwave for 30–60 seconds if you’re in a rush. For crispy edges, go with the toaster or air-fryer at 350°F for about 5 minutes. Need a whole tray? Pop them in the oven for 10 minutes.

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