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.
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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.
We have a large collection of out-of-the-box french toast recipes like Tortilla French Toast, Muffin Mix French Toast, Freezer French Toast, and French Toast with Frozen Waffles.
That said, English muffins may be one of our favorite go-to recipes just because we always have some on hand. Storebought English muffins are pretty cheap and it's even cheaper to make your own from scratch. So our fridge is always full of possibilities.
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- 💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- 🛒 Ingredients
- 🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- 💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
- 🥗 Topping Ideas
- 🥄 Instructions for English Muffin French Toast
- 👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- ❄️ Storage and Reheating
- 🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
- ❓ English Muffin French Toast FAQs
- 🍽️ More Recipes You'll Love
- 📖 Recipe
- 💬 Comments
💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- 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 who want less of that "custard" filling in the middle.
- 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. It's as simple to make as traditional french toast.
- 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!
🛒 Ingredients
Eggs- Eggs are a pretty necessary ingredient in french toast as that is what gives the custard-like texture and delicious flavor.
English Muffins- The stars of the show are halved English muffins. They do not need to be stale, but it's fine if they are! If you still have some left over after breakfast whip up some tasty Air Fryer English Muffin Pizza for lunch!
Brown sugar- To give us a nice caramelization and sweetness.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
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).
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use store-brand English muffins. They're usually $1-$2 cheaper per pack and work exactly the same.
Buy eggs in bulk. Large family packs typically offer the best price per egg.
Use leftover muffins. Slightly stale English muffins actually soak up custard better.
🥗 Topping Ideas
For a fun variety of toppings, consider these:
- Seedless jams and jellies like my Sugar Free Strawberry Jam and Sugar Free Blueberry Jam.
- Creamy peanut butter or Nutella
- Powdered sugar
- Maple syrup
- Berry syrup like Mixed Berry Syrup
- Butter or flavored butter like my Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries and fruits
There are endless combinations!
🥄 Instructions for English Muffin French Toast
Step 1: Place a medium sized skillet on the stove over medium low heat.
Step 2: Grease with melted butter or nonstick cooking spray.
Step 3: Add your eggs, milk, vanilla, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a pie plate.
Step 4: Whisk until the eggs are well beaten and the mixture is combined.
Step 5: Place a few halves of English muffin into the egg mixture and allow to soak for 3 minutes. Do not overcrowd the pan.
Step 6: Flip over and repeat the soaking on the other side.
Step 7: Place them into your preheated, greased skillet.
Step 8: Cook on both sides for about 2 minutes or until golden.
Step 9: Place the finished English muffins onto a plate until all have been finished cooking.
Serve warm with maple syrup, and enjoy!
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- To keep French toast warm during batch cooking, preheat oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Place cooked French toast on the pan and keep warm in the oven while continuing to cook.
- Avoid overcrowding pans; cook 2 or 3 English muffins in the egg mixture or skillet at a time for proper cooking.
- If you notice cooked eggs or stringy egg whites on the French toast, it indicates the egg mixture wasn't properly mixed. Whisk until no egg streaks remain, or briefly blend the mixture for better incorporation.
❄️ Storage and Reheating
Storage:
- Fridge: Store cooled French toast in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a container or bag. Freezes well for up to 2 months.
Reheating:
- From Frozen: Add extra time as needed or thaw overnight in the fridge for quicker reheating.
- Microwave: Heat 1-3 pieces for 30-45 seconds until warmed through.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
English muffin French toast pairs wonderfully with fresh fruit like berries or sliced bananas, crispy bacon or sausage links, yogurt parfaits topped with granola, or a refreshing smoothie such as my Strawberry Banana Orange Smoothie.
- Strawberry Banana Orange SmoothieRecipe $1.67 / Serving $0.84
- Breakfast Banana SplitRecipe $1.78 / Serving $0.89
- Mixed Berry SyrupRecipe $3.79 / Serving $0.47
- Canned Breakfast Potatoes RecipeRecipe $2.96 / Serving $0.59
❓ English Muffin French Toast FAQs
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.
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.
Yes, you can soak these English muffins in the egg mixture overnight in the fridge. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and allow it to chill for up to 8 hours before cooking.
🍽️ More Recipes You'll Love
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- Small Batch Blueberry MuffinsRecipe $2.59 / Serving $0.43
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📖 Recipe
English Muffin French Toast
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs - ($0.30)
- 1 cup milk - ($0.20)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - ($0.03)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar - ($0.06)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon - ($0.02)
- 4 English muffins, halved - ($.99)
Instructions
- Heat skillet. Place a medium skillet over medium low heat and lightly grease.
- Mix custard. Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a shallow dish until fully combined.
- Soak. Dip the English muffin halves into the egg mixture and soak for about 3 minutes per side, working in batches.
- Cook. Transfer to the hot skillet and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Serve. Serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes
- Recipe Tips. Keep cooked French toast warm in a 200°F oven while finishing batches. Whisk the custard well to avoid cooked egg bits.
- Storage. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheating. Microwave for 30 to 45 seconds, adding time for frozen pieces.
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