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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes

    Published: Mar 12, 2023 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Muffin Mix French Toast

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    For a unique spin on breakfast, why not combine two classics? Muffins and french toast. Made with your favorite muffin mix, we get a fluffy batch of french toast that's packed with flavor in every bite.

    syrup and butter topped muffin mix french toast with fresh sliced strawberies to the sides

    We often eat french toast for breakfast and always look for unique ways to make it. From our Sourdough French Toast to our Tortillas French Toast and even our Egg White French Toast, we find new ways to give a spin on a classic.

    This recipe was an instant favorite, and it's not hard to see why. With so many possibilities, we can always have a unique and exciting breakfast.

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. Simple ingredients. We use some basic and familiar french toast ingredients, but we also add a packet of muffin mix too.
    2. It's easy to make. While there is a slight learning curve to trying to dip the bread, after your first slice or two, you will really get the hang of it and be surprised by how easy this recipe is to make.
    3. It's a cheap way to add flavor. Muffin mix packets are always pretty frugal, so using them to add flavor to the french toast works out well for your budget. Not only that, but the dry mix helps to bind the egg mixture to the bread for fluffy results.
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🧾 Substitutions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 🍳 Reheating
    • 🥗 Side Dishes
    • ⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
    labeled ingredients needed to make muffin mix french toast

    🥘 Ingredients

    Muffin Mix- Use a package of your favorite flavor of muffin mix for this recipe.

    Eggs- Eggs will help to bind this recipe together and give it a stronger french toast experience.

    Butter- Adding melted butter will give us a little richer flavor in every slice.

    Milk- Add in some milk to get the batter to the right consistency. You can use whole milk, dairy-free milk, etc.

    Bread- Use some sliced sandwich bread for this recipe or some sliced french bread for thicker sliced french toast.

    For specific quantities, see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Pie Plate
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Whisk
    • Medium-Sized Skillet

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make Muffin Mix French Toast with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    Preheat a greased skillet on the stove over medium heat (350F).

    three eggs in a pie plate

    Add your eggs to a large shallow pan or pie plate.

    beaten eggs in a pie plate

    Whisk together until well broken.

    muffin mix and milk added to pie plate with beaten egg and a whisk

    Add in the remaining ingredients.

    whisk in a pie plate of muffin mix batter

    Whisk together to combine.

    sliced sandwich bread in a plate with muffin mix batter

    Dip your bread into the batter.

    muffin mix batter coated sliced sandwich bread in a pie plate

    Flip over to coat both sides. Hold the bread above the pie plate to allow some excess batter to drip off.

    frying pan with a slice of muffin mix coated french toast inside

    Place into your prepared skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden.

    cooked muffin mix french toast in a frying pan

    Flip the bread over and cook the remaining side until finished (another -3 minutes).

    Place the french toast onto a plate and keep warm as you continue to cook the remaining slices.

    Serve with maple syrup, and enjoy!

    aerial view of plate with stacked muffin mix french toast and topped with butter

    🧾 Substitutions

    Bread: You can use any sliced sandwich bread for this recipe, or you can use a loaf like french bread, slice thick, and then allow to sit and soak in the muffin batter for a minute or so before flipping and then cooking.

    📖 Variations

    You can use any flavored muffin mix for this recipe, so the end results are always different and unique! Use blueberry muffin mix, raspberry muffin mix, or any flavor you already have on hand.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    The batter for this french toast can be a bit thick, and the fruit or additions within the mix can often sink to the bottom of the bowl or pan where you rest the bread before cooking.

    To combat this, I recommend spooning some of the fallen berries or chocolates (whichever is in your muffin mix) over the top of the bread after flipping it and before lifting it out of the pan. This way, you can get some flavorful pieces on every slice.

    🍳 Reheating

    You can reheat your french toast on a microwave-safe plate for 1-2 minutes in the microwave (cooked in an even layer, not stacked.)

    🥗 Side Dishes

    Serve this delicious breakfast recipe up with your favorites like cooked eggs, hashbrowns, bacon or sausage, etc. There are plenty of great options out there, and this recipe can pair with any of them to make a fabulous meal!

    ⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions

    The batter can be made ahead by preparing it and keeping it in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    Keep all leftover cooked french toast stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 or 5 days.

    You can freeze leftover french toast by laying it flat on a baking sheet and freezing it until solid (about 1-3 hours) and then transferring it to an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    💭 FAQs

    Do you cook French toast on high or low?

    You want to aim for a medium to low heat (about 350F) for french toast. The actual heat temp may vary as not all stoves or griddles run at the same heat. Adjust as needed, but keep in mind it may take one or two slices before finding the right setting for you. You don't want to overcook the outside and undercook the middle.

    How do you keep French toast crisp?

    By keeping your cooked french toast on a wire rack lined baking sheet in a warm oven (set to lowest heat setting) you can keep the french toast warm and crispy while cooking the remaining slices.

    Can you make French toast ahead of time and reheat?

    Absolutely! This is one of those recipes that does great for meal prep. Feel free to make enough for the week and just reheat as needed. Keep them stored in the fridge and enjoy.

    hand pouring syrup over stack of muffin mix french toast with fresh strawberries to the side

    More great breakfast recipes to check out soon

    • Small Batch Blueberry Muffins
    • Tortilla French Toast
    • Bread Pudding (with Hamburger Buns)
    • Easy Fluffy Pancakes
    • Oreo Waffles
    • Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs

    📖 Recipe

    aerial view of muffin mix french toast with syrup and butter and fresh sliced strawberries
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    Muffin Mix French Toast

    For a unique spin on breakfast, why not combine two classics? Muffins and french toast. Made with your favorite muffin mix, we get a fluffy batch of french toast that's packed with flavor in every bite.
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 487kcal
    Cost Recipe $1.96 / Serving $0.49
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    Equipment

    • Pie Plate
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Whisk
    • Medium-Sized Skillet

    Ingredients

    • 1 7 oz package muffin mix, any flavor ($1.08)
    • 3 large eggs ($0.24)
    • 3 tablespoon melted butter ($0.24)
    • ½ cup milk ($0.08)
    • 8 slices sandwich bread ($0.32)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat a greased skillet on the stove over medium heat (350F).
    • Add your eggs to a large shallow pan or pie plate.
    • Whisk together until well broken.
    • Add in the remaining ingredients.
    • Whisk together to combine.
    • Dip your bread into the batter.
    • Flip over to coat both sides. Hold the bread above the pie plate to allow some excess batter to drip off.
    • Place into your prepared skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden.
    • Flip the bread over and cook the remaining side until finished (another -3 minutes).
    • Place the french toast onto a plate and keep warm as you continue to cook the remaining slices.
    • Serve with maple syrup, and enjoy!

    Notes

    Substitutions

    Bread: You can use any sliced sandwich bread for this recipe, or you can use a loaf like french bread, slice thick, and then allow to sit and soak in the muffin batter for a minute or so before flipping and then cooking.

    Variations

    You can use any flavored muffin mix for this recipe, so the end results are always different and unique! Use blueberry muffin mix, raspberry muffin mix, or any flavor you already have on hand.

    Recipe Tips

    The batter for this french toast can be a bit thick, and the fruit or additions within the mix can often sink to the bottom of the bowl or pan where you rest the bread before cooking.
    To combat this, I recommend spooning some of the fallen berries or chocolates (whichever is in your muffin mix) over the top of the bread after flipping it and before lifting it out of the pan. This way, you can get some flavorful pieces on every slice.

    Reheating

    You can reheat your french toast on a microwave-safe plate for 1-2 minutes in the microwave (cooked in an even layer, not stacked.)

    Side Dishes

    Serve this delicious breakfast recipe up with your favorites like cooked eggs, hashbrowns, bacon or sausage, etc. There are plenty of great options out there, and this recipe can pair with any of them to make a fabulous meal!

    Make Ahead Instructions

    The batter can be made ahead by preparing it and keeping it in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge.

    Storage

    Keep all leftover cooked french toast stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 or 5 days.
    You can freeze leftover french toast by laying it flat on a baking sheet and freezing it until solid (about 1-3 hours) and then transferring it to an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 491IU | Calcium: 288mg | Iron: 3mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
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