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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes

    Published: Mar 16, 2023 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    English Muffin French Toast

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    Enjoy breakfast a little differently with this English muffin french toast recipe. Made with your favorite English muffins, this breakfast is flavorful, comforting, and a little unique.

    french toast english muffins on a plate with maple syrup on top

    If you've never made french toast with English muffins, then there is no time like the present to start. They're soft and pillowy, chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth good. Perfect for leftover English muffins or making breakfast feel special and unique.

    Looking for more? We have a large collection of out-of-the-box french toast recipes like Tortilla French Toast, Muffin Mix French Toast, Pumpkin Brioche French Toast, and Eggos Waffles French Toast.

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. They aren't soggy. French toast using English muffins instead of sandwich bread creates a great taste and texture that won't turn soggy. Perfect for those that want less of that "custard" filling in the middle.
    2. They're easy to make. All we have to do is mix up the egg mixture and soak our English muffins before frying to perfection. There's no additional prep needed, which helps to keep our recipe simple.
    3. You can use flavored English muffins. Don't feel stuck with plain muffins. You can use any flavored English muffin desired. Whole wheat, cinnamon raisin, blueberry, and whole grain are all acceptable options!
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🧾 Substitutions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 🥗 Topping Ideas
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 🍳 Reheating
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
    labeled ingredients needed to make english muffin french toast

    🥘 Ingredients

    Eggs- Eggs are a pretty necessary ingredient in french toast as that is what gives the custard-like texture and delicious flavor.

    Milk- This will help to give the egg mixture more moisture so that it can coat all of the bread pieces.

    English Muffins- The star of the show are halved English muffins. They do not need to be stale, but it's fine if they are!

    Cinnamon- For added warmth and spice.

    Brown sugar- To give us a nice caramelization and sweetness.

    Vanilla Extract- A flavor enhancer.

    For specific quantities, see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Pie Plate
    • Skillet
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Whisk

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make English muffin french toast with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    Place a medium sized skillet on the stove over medium low heat.

    Grease with melted butter or nonstick cooking spray.

    eggs milk cinnamon and vanilla in a pie plate

    Add your eggs, milk, vanilla, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a pie plate.

    french toast egg mixture in a pie plate

    Whisk until the eggs are well beaten and the mixture is combined.

    halved english muffins turned cut die down in french toast mixture to soak in pie plate

    Place a few halves of English muffin into the egg mixture and allow to soak for 3 minutes. Do not overcrowd the pan.

    english muffins soaking in french toast egg mixture in pie plate

    Flip over and repeat the soaking on the other side.

    three french toast soaked english muffins in a greased skillet

    Place them into your preheated, greased skillet.

    french toast english muffins in a skillet

    Cook on both sides for about 2 minutes or until golden.

    Place the finished English muffins onto a plate until all have been finished cooking.

    Serve warm with maple syrup, and enjoy!

    english muffin french toast on a plate with orange juice and maple syrup to the sides

    🧾 Substitutions

    Milk: If desired, you can use whole milk or any non-dairy milk alternative for this recipe.

    English muffins: Don't be afraid to try a flavored variety of English muffins for this recipe. Flavors like cinnamon raisin, blueberry, whole wheat, whole grain, or even sourdough would work well. (I happen to be a big fan of Sourdough French Toast).

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    If you want to keep your french toast warm while cooking in batches, preheat the oven to 200 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.

    Place your cooked french toast onto the pan and place into the oven to hold warm while you continue to cook the recipe.

    Don't overcrowd your pans. You will be able to fit about 2 or 3 English muffins into the egg mixture or skillet at a time. Don't overcrowd them so that they can turn out properly.

    If you see cooked eggs or stringy egg whites over the outside of your french toast, that's a sure sign that the egg mixture wasn't properly mixed and incorporated. Whisk together until no egg streaks are left, or pop the mixture into a blender for a moment to streamline the process.

    🥗 Topping Ideas

    For a fun variety of toppings, consider these:

    • Seedless jams and jellies
    • Nutella
    • Creamy peanut butter
    • Powdered sugar
    • Maple syrup
    • Berry syrup like Simple Berry Syrup
    • Butter
    • Whipped cream
    • Fresh berries and fruits

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    Fridge: You can place your cooked (and cooled) french toast into an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. This is perfect for meal planning for the week or making in advance.

    Freezer: For a longer storage solution, you can place the french toast into an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.

    🍳 Reheating

    These french toast pieces won't take long to warm up. Just place a 2 or 3 in an even layer on a microwave safe plate and heat for about 30-45 seconds until warmed through.

    Heating from frozen is possible but may require a few additional seconds.

    💭 FAQs

    Why is my English muffin french toast dry?

    If you think your English muffins are "too dry," you can soak them for longer. You can soak them in the egg mixture for up to 20 minutes. Because they're thick and dense, they can handle a longer soak time.

    Why is my french toast burnt and raw?

    If you find yourself with burnt french toast outside and soggy raw insides, that means that the cooking temperature was set too high. Make sure to set it to medium heat (350F) and if that proves too hot for you, lower the temp a little bit and try again.

    Can I soak french toast overnight?

    Yes, you can soak these English muffins in the egg mixture overnight in the fridge. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and allow to chill for up to 8 hours before cooking.

    maple syrup and blackberries on english muffin french toast on a plate

    More great breakfast recipes to check out soon

    • Easy Vanilla Muffins
    • Small Batch Blueberry Muffins
    • Bread Pudding (with Hamburger Buns)
    • Easy Fluffy Pancakes
    • Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs
    • 20 Bread Pudding Recipes

    📖 Recipe

    an upclose view of english muffin french toast on a plate with maple syrup and blackberries
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    English Muffin French Toast

    Enjoy breakfast a little differently with this English muffin french toast recipe. Made with your favorite English muffins, this breakfast is flavorful, comforting, and a little unique.
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 232kcal
    Cost Recipe $1.32 / Serving $0.33
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    Equipment

    • Pie Plate
    • Skillet
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Whisk

    Ingredients

    • 2 large eggs ($0.16)
    • 1 cup milk ($0.08)
    • 4 english muffins, halved ($1.00)
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ($0.02)
    • 2 tablespoon brown sugar ($0.04)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.02)
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Place a medium sized skillet on the stove over medium low heat.
    • Grease with melted butter or nonstick cooking spray.
    • Add your eggs, milk, vanilla, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a pie plate.
    • Whisk until the eggs are well beaten and the mixture is combined.
    • Place a few halves of English muffin into the egg mixture and allow to soak for 3 minutes. Do not overcrowd the pan.
    • Flip over and repeat the soaking on the other side.
    • Place them into your preheated, greased skillet.
    • Cook on both sides for about 2 minutes or until golden.
    • Place the finished English muffins onto a plate until all have been finished cooking.
    • Serve warm with maple syrup, and enjoy!

    Notes

    Recipe Tips

    • If you want to keep your french toast warm while cooking in batches, preheat the oven to 200 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
    • Place your cooked french toast onto the pan and place into the oven to hold warm while you continue to cook the recipe.
    • Don't overcrowd your pans. You will be able to fit about 2 or 3 English muffins into the egg mixture or skillet at a time. Don't overcrowd them so that they can turn out properly.
    • If you see cooked eggs or stringy egg whites over the outside of your french toast, that's a sure sign that the egg mixture wasn't properly mixed and incorporated. Whisk together until no egg streaks are left, or pop the mixture into a blender for a moment to streamline the process.

    Storage

    • Fridge: You can place your cooked (and cooled) french toast into an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. This is perfect for meal planning for the week or making in advance.
    • Freezer: For a longer storage solution, you can place the french toast into an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.

    Reheating

    • These french toast pieces won't take long to warm up. Just place a 2 or 3 in an even layer on a microwave safe plate and heat for about 30-45 seconds until warmed through.
    • Heating from frozen is possible but may require a few additional seconds.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
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