For a unique spin on breakfast, why not combine two classics? Muffin mix french toast is made with your favorite muffin mix to get a fluffy batch of french toast that's packed with flavor in every bite.
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We often eat french toast for breakfast and always look for unique ways to make it. From our Sourdough French Toast and Tortillas French Toast, our Egg White French Toast, and even our English Muffin French Toast, we find new ways to give a spin on a classic.
This Muffin Mix French Toast 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.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients. We use some basic and familiar french toast ingredients, but we also add a packet of muffin mix too.
- 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.
- 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.
🛒 Ingredients
Muffin Mix- Use a package of your favorite flavor of muffin mix for this recipe.
Bread- Use some sliced sandwich bread for this recipe or some sliced french bread for thicker sliced french toast.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
Bread Options. Use any sliced sandwich bread, or swap in thick-cut French bread. If using thicker slices, let them soak in the batter for a minute before flipping and cooking.
Muffin Mix Flavors. Any muffin mix works, blueberry, raspberry, or whatever you have on hand. Each flavor gives the French toast a fun, unique twist.
More Ways to Use Muffin Mix. If you have extra mix, try my Muffin Mix Pancakes or Triple Berry Muffin Mix Cookies.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use Store-Brand Muffin Mix. Most store-brand muffin mixes cost under a dollar and work just as well as name-brand versions.
Choose Budget Bread. Any inexpensive sandwich bread works perfectly. Day-old or slightly stale bread actually absorbs the batter better and saves money.
Freeze Extras. Cooked French toast freezes well, so you can batch-cook and freeze slices to avoid food waste and have quick breakfasts later.
🥄 Instructions for Muffin Mix French Toast
Step 1: Preheat a greased skillet on the stove over medium heat (350F).
Step 2: Add your eggs to a large shallow pan or pie plate.
Step 3: Whisk together until well broken.
Step 4: Add in the remaining ingredients.
Step 5: Whisk together to combine.
Step 6: Dip your bread into the batter.
Step 7: Flip over to coat both sides. Hold the bread above the pie plate to allow some excess batter to drip off.
Step 8: Place into your prepared skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden.
Step 9: Flip the bread over and cook the remaining side until finished (another -3 minutes).
Step 10: Place the french toast onto a plate and keep warm as you continue to cook the remaining slices.
Serve with maple syrup, and enjoy!
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
Thick Batter Behavior. Muffin mix batter can be thick, and add-ins like fruit or chocolate chips may sink to the bottom of the dish while dipping the bread.
How to Fix It. Spoon some of the fallen mix-ins over the bread after flipping and before lifting it from the pan. This ensures every slice gets those flavorful bits.
❄️ Storage, Reheating & Make Ahead
Storage. Store cooked Muffin Mix French Toast in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
To freeze, lay slices flat on a baking sheet for 1-3 hours, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheating. Reheat slices on a microwave-safe plate for 1-2 minutes, keeping them in a single layer so they warm evenly.
Make Ahead. The batter can be prepared in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Serve this delicious breakfast recipe up with your favorites like cooked eggs, Homemade Frozen 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!
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❓ Recipe FAQs
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.
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.
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.
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📖 Recipe
Muffin Mix French Toast
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs - ($0.45)
- 1 package (7 ounces) muffin mix, any flavor - ($1.12)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted - ($0.37)
- ½ cup milk - ($0.10)
- 8 slices sandwich bread - ($0.48)
Instructions
- Heat skillet. Preheat a greased skillet over medium heat, about 350°F.
- Mix batter. Whisk the eggs in a large shallow dish until well beaten. Add the muffin mix, melted butter, and milk and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
- Dip bread. Dip each slice of bread into the batter, coating both sides and letting excess drip off.
- Cook. Place the coated bread onto the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Keep warm. Transfer cooked French toast to a plate and keep warm while repeating with remaining slices.
- Serve. Serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes
- Recipe Tips. Batter may be thick and add-ins can sink. If needed, spoon toppings over the bread after flipping so they adhere before serving.
- Reheating. Microwave in a single layer for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Make Ahead. Batter can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored airtight in the refrigerator.
- Storage. Refrigerate cooked French toast for 3 to 5 days. Freeze slices flat, then store airtight for up to 3 months.
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