21 French Toast Recipes That Will Satisfy Every Palate
Smothered in syrup, topped with fruit, or stuffed with filling, we love all kinds of French toast recipes. Enjoy one of our classic takes on this breakfast favorite, or opt for a change of pace with our baked French toast, brioche, and French toast casserole recipes.
Classic Homemade French Toast
To kick things off, we had to include our classic French toast recipe. You can use any stale bread you've got on hand, but we really love using Texas toast, brioche, or challah to make our homemade French toast. If you like, add a bit of flavor to the dish by incorporating some orange zest, nutmeg, or cinnamon into the egg mixture.
French Toast with Pears
Brie and pears layered between slices of French toast add an air of sophistication to any breakfast or brunch. A hint of rosemary cooked into the pears adds a light, lemony flavor to this elegant French toast recipe.
Blueberry Surprise French Toast Casserole
Skip the single servings—this French toast recipe is made for a crowd. With just six ingredients, including sweet blueberries and smooth cream cheese, our blueberry French toast casserole couldn't be easier.
Sausage-Asparagus Stuffed French Toast Breakfast Bake
Cinnamon and syrup are nice, but not all French toast recipes have to be sweet. With pork sausage, meaty mushrooms, asparagus, and Swiss cheese, this is the best French toast recipe for savory breakfast fans by far. Instead of butter and maple syrup, top this dish with extra chopped herbs.
Air-Fried Flaxseed French Toast Sticks with Berries
Enjoy a healthy sweet breakfast by making French toast in your air fryer. The brown sugar-flaxseed breading makes every bite taste sweet while adding omega-3's, iron, and antioxidants to the plate. Use whole-grain bread for extra fiber and nutrients.
Blueberry and Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast Casserole
This French toast casserole stuffs baguettes with a rich blueberry-mascarpone filling. It may look time-consuming, but this make-ahead breakfast casserole only takes 20 minutes of prep time. All you need is maple syrup and a cup of coffee to complete your meal.
Caramel-Banana-Pecan Bread Casserole
If you've ever felt like a short-order cook while making French toast a few slices at a time, you'll love this French toast casserole. Wake up your guests (or family) with the sweet aroma of a delicious cinnamon-packed dish, complete with crunchy pecans and a melty banana-caramel glaze—it serves 12, making breakfast a breeze.
Banana-Stuffed French Toast
Try our breakfast version of your favorite peanut butter-and-banana sandwich. This stuffed French toast recipe is packed with fresh banana slices and cream cheese and topped with chopped peanuts for that crunch and nutty flavor you love.
Nut Butter-Banana Stuffed French Toast Breakfast Bake
This brioche French toast recipe is one the family will request regularly. Mascarpone cheese gets a delightfully nutty flavor with the addition of your favorite nut butter. Finish the breakfast casserole with sweet slices of banana.
Migas-Stuffed Mexican Toast
Add some spice to your brunch menu by serving this savory French toast bake. Thick slices of bread are stuffed with a blend of eggs, sausage, and salsa. Cover the French toast bake in a mixture of Mexican cream, eggs, and hot sauce before coating in crushed tortilla chips. Enjoy with salsa and sliced avocado.
Apple Baked French Toast
This is an easy French toast recipe when you want to serve a crowd but don't feel like standing over the stove for a long time. Assemble the French toast casserole up to 24 hours in advance and pop it in the oven to bake when you wake. A drizzle of caramel takes this sweet French toast idea into dessert territory.
S'more French Toast
Add creamy marshmallow, gooey milk chocolate, and crushed graham crackers to a classic French toast recipe, turning your favorite campfire treat into a breakfast staple. The best part? This recipe calls for just 15 minutes of prep, making these tasty French toast slices a breakfast go-to when time is limited.
Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast with Salted Caramel-Banana Sauce
Serve up thick slices of Texas toast breakfast-style with this French toast recipe that embraces the great taste of salted caramel and banana. Mascarpone cheese and pecans fill these stuffed slices, adding nutty sweetness to the dish.
Pumpkin French Toast with Maple Mascarpone
Our Test Kitchen turned a French toast recipe into a fall treat. Canned pumpkin, warm spices, and maple syrup combine to make a delicious French toast that you'll crave even when the leaves aren't changing colors.
French Toast Cubes
Rather than slices, cut a loaf of bread into cubes to make homemade French toast. The results are cinnamon sugar bites that are perfect for dunking in syrup. We love serving them with whipped cream and fresh berries.
Mango-Stuffed Lassi Toast
Lassi is an Indian drink made by blending yogurt with water, fruit, and spices. This recipe French toast reimagines the popular drink into a delicious stuffing using cream cheese, mango slices, and cardamom. Let it soak in a mix of eggs, milk, and Greek yogurt for up to a day, then bake and add any toppings you want.
Vegan Stuffed French Toast
How can a French toast recipe also be vegan? With aquafaba, that's how. If you haven't heard of it, aquafaba is the liquid from canned chickpeas, and it's an excellent vegan egg replacement. Our vegan French toast is stuffed with an irresistible peanut butter and jelly filling.
Tiramisu Toast
Dessert, meet breakfast. French or challah bread gets all dressed up with classic tiramisu ingredients—in this case, mascarpone stuffing and a good soak in eggs, coffee, vanilla, and milk. Complete this ultra-decadent French toast casserole recipe with powdered sugar, hot fudge, and fresh raspberries.
Pressure Cooker Blueberry French Toast Casserole
You can give your skillet and baking dishes a break for this easy French toast recipe. Crusty bread, blueberries, eggs, and cream quickly "bake" in your pressure cooker, and the result is a gooey, irresistible breakfast. While it cooks, whip up a fluffy lemon mascarpone topping to dollop on top.
Chocolate-Stuffed Churro French Toast Hearts
One of the best ways to show love is through a home-cooked meal–especially when it's this adorable heart-shape French toast recipe. Use a cookie cutter to slice sandwich bread into heart shapes, then put chocolate chips on top and cover with another heart. The result is a surprise gooey filling in every bite of this cinnamon sugar-coated breakfast.
Cocoa Almond French Toast
It's definitely a good idea to have chocolate for breakfast when it's this easy French toast recipe on the menu. After a quick dip in milk and eggs, dunk each slice of bread in chopped chocolate-covered almonds before cooking to give the toast some extra crunch. Drizzle on maple syrup if you want, or try chocolate syrup and raspberries.