Freezer French toast is delicious and always a welcome treat to the breakfast table, but you can have it on your plates even faster with this freezer method.
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Making freezer frozen french toast is easy and cheap. Perfect for meal prepping and budgeting.
We love French toast around here and it's not hard to see why- it's delicious! While fresh French toast is incredible, frozen French toast is pretty good too. And it's perfect for busy mornings!
For more delicious French toast recipes make sure to check out my Air Fryer Frozen French Toast Sticks, English Muffin French Toast, Muffin Mix French Toast, and Tortilla French Toast.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Freezing now means time saved later. Meal prepping your French toast means you can spend less time putting breakfast on the table and more time making sure you have everything before walking out that door in the morning.
- It doesn't take too long to do. This Freezer French Toast recipe takes about as long as making fresh French toast but with a few small added steps. The prep time can be significantly cut down if you have an electric griddle because you can cook several slices at once!
- It's frugal. Cooking at home saves money compared to dining out, using affordable pantry staples like bread, eggs, milk, and flavorings. French toast is a staple in budget-friendly meal plans like $140 Monthly Meal Plan for Family of 4 or $180 Monthly Meal Plan for Family of 4.
🛒 Ingredients
Sandwich bread- I prefer using sandwich bread for Freezer French Toast due to its affordability and convenience. Any bread can be used, but note that the results may vary. Sourdough bread can be used for a tasty variation like Sourdough French Toast.
Milk- Adding in some milk is a great way to stretch the egg mixture so that it stretches to coat more slices of bread.
Cinnamon- Adding in some ground cinnamon will give you a wonderful warm flavor in every bite.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
Milk. You can use dairy free milk, whole milk, low fat milk, etc. Any milk works just fine here!
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use day-old or clearance bread. French toast actually turns out better with slightly stale bread because it soaks up the custard without getting soggy. Look for markdown loaves, bakery clearance racks, or "day-old" bins to cut costs in half.
Choose cheaper bread varieties. No need for brioche or challah. Store-brand sandwich bread, Texas toast, or thick-cut white/wheat bread works great and saves several dollars per batch.
Buy eggs in bulk. If your store offers 18-packs or 60-count cartons, the price per egg drops significantly. French toast uses several eggs, so bulk packs reduce cost per serving.
🥄 Instructions for Freezer French Toast
Step 1: Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Step 2: Add your eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla to a food processor or a large mixing bowl.
Step 3: Mix together until no egg streaks remain.
Step 4: Pour the egg mixture into a pie plate or large shallow bowl.
Step 5: Add in the bread, one slice at a time.
Step 6: Flip to coat both sides.
Step 7: Immediately place onto your greased preheated skillet or griddle.
Step 8: Cook on both sides until golden. About 2-3 minutes.
Step 9: Place onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and freeze for a few hours or until solid.
Step 10: Transfer the french toast to a large airtight container or gallon sized Ziploc baggie. Freeze for up to 2 months.
To reheat, simply place a few slices on a plate and heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds per slice.
Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Preheat your griddle or skillet before adding the French toast to ensure even cooking. Look for water droplets dancing across the pan to indicate readiness.
- For large batches, consider using a food processor to blend the egg mixture. It's easier and quicker compared to using a mixing bowl and whisk.
- Store bread loaf ends in a freezer bag until ready to use for bread pudding. My favorites are Bread Pudding (with Hamburger Buns) and Peanut Butter and Jelly Bread Pudding.
❄️ Storage, Reheating & Make Ahead
Storage: Store leftover or cooled French toast in an airtight container or freezer bag. Keep in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months with parchment between slices to prevent sticking.
Reheating: Place a single piece of frozen French toast on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 30 seconds. For two slices, heat about 1 minute, adjusting as needed for more. Avoid overlapping slices for even heating.
Make Ahead: Cook a large batch, let it cool, and freeze in layers separated by parchment paper. Reheat directly from frozen for a fast, homemade breakfast anytime.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Classic Breakfast Sides: You can serve this Freezer French Toast recipe with just about any breakfast side dish you want! Our favorite breakfast side dishes include homemade frozen Hashbrowns, fresh fruit, orange juice, and bacon.
Toppings: You can also try some Mixed Berry Syrup over the top for a delicious experience (try adding some whipped cream too!)
- How to Make Frozen HashbrownsRecipe $2.23 / Serving $0.56
- Mixed Berry SyrupRecipe $3.79 / Serving $0.47
- Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and TomatoesRecipe $2.25 / Serving $1.13
- Crustless Veggie QuicheRecipe $3.73 / Serving $0.47
❓ Freezer French Toast FAQs
If your french toast is soggy, it could be that you either oversoaked the bread or that you had too high of a temperature on your pan, resulting in cooked outsides and raw centers.
Berries like strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries are all great ideas. I recommend using fresh and not frozen berries for the best looking and tasting results. Frozen berries tend to get mushy when thawing.
Freezing French toast preserves taste and quality. After cooling, transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
To freeze French toast, line a baking sheet with parchment paper, arrange slices evenly, and freeze until mostly solid. Then transfer to a sealed container for up to one month.
Freezing French toast risks sogginess upon thawing. For optimal texture, reheat directly from frozen in oven, stovetop, microwave, or toaster.
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📖 Recipe
Freezer French Toast
Equipment
- Food Processor *optional
Ingredients
- 9 large eggs - ($1.08)
- 1 cup milk - ($0.20)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon - ($0.24)
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract - ($0.19)
- 22 slices sandwich bread, about 1 loaf - ($1.32)
Instructions
- Preheat. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease.
- Mix custard. Add eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla to a blender, food processor, or large bowl. Mix until no egg streaks remain.
- Dip bread. Pour mixture into a shallow bowl. Dip bread slices one at a time, flipping to coat both sides.
- Cook. Place bread directly onto the preheated skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Freeze. Transfer cooked French toast to a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until solid.
- Store. Move frozen slices to an airtight container or gallon-size freezer bag. Freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat. Microwave frozen slices for about 30 seconds per slice, without overlapping.
- Serve. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy.
Notes
- Milk Options. Any milk works, including dairy-free, whole, or low-fat.
- Pan Prep. A fully preheated skillet helps the French toast cook evenly and brown properly.
- Reheating. One slice takes about 30 seconds in the microwave. Two slices take about 1 minute. Avoid stacking so heat distributes evenly.
Nutritional Information
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