When we were kids, there were few things we looked forward to more than waking up on Saturday mornings to the smell of French toast wafting from the kitchen. Rich, creamy, and drowned in maple syrup, French toast felt more like dessert than breakfast, even more so than pancakes or waffles.
Traditionally, French toast is made by dipping slices of bread into a mixture of egg and milk, then pan-frying them until golden and crispy. Vanilla and cinnamon are also often added for flavor, though some food bloggers have found ways to take French toast to the next level by putting their own spin on this classic dish. Read on for some of our favorite French toast upgrades.
S’mores French Toast
Breakfast reimagined, campfire style. This French toast recipe by Spicy Southern Kitchen takes us back to our childhood by coating the bread in graham cracker crumbs and stuffing it with layers of chocolate and marshmallow. The result is ooey, gooey, and seriously indulgent, only to be improved with a drizzle of hot fudge.
Peanut Butter & Jelly French Toast
Another one based on a childhood favorite, Katie Cakes puts her spin on French toast by serving it slathered in peanut butter and jelly. Stack two pieces together to make yours in the style of a traditional sandwich, or serve it open-faced to make it more French toast-y. Whichever you choose, be sure to top it with some fresh berries and plenty of powdered sugar.
Bananas Foster French Toast
Balanced breakfast, shmalanced breakfast. This recipe by Handle the Heat is nothing short of a sugar rush on a plate, but wow, is it worth it? It’s made with challah, an enriched bread that contains honey and tends to have a somewhat sweet flavor as a result. Topped with brown sugar caramel-coated bananas, a few bites will have you feeling like a kid in a candy store. We give it a 10/10.
