French Toast Sticks

Name: French Toast Sticks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 6 slices day-old Texas toast; 4 large eggs; 1 cup 2% milk; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups crushed cornflakes, optional; Confectioners' sugar, optional; Maple syrup

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + freezing Bake: 20 min.

Yield 1-1/2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

French toast sticks are the perfect kid-friendly, make-ahead breakfast. Simply prep the sticks and freeze them, then pop them in the oven when you’re ready to enjoy.

Ingredients

6 slices day-old Texas toast
4 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups crushed cornflakes, optional
Confectioners' sugar, optional
Maple syrup

Directions

Cut each slice of bread into thirds; place in a single layer in an ungreased 13x9-in. dish. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over bread; soak for 2 minutes, turning once. If desired, coat bread with cornflake crumbs on all sides.
Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes. Transfer to an airtight freezer container and store in the freezer.
To use frozen French toast sticks: Place desired number on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 8 minutes. Turn; bake 10-12 minutes longer or until French toast sticks are golden brown. Sprinkle sticks with confectioners' sugar if desired. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts

3 sticks: 183 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 145mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.

Keep these French toast sticks in the freezer for an instant filling breakfast. Their convenient size makes them ideal for a breakfast buffet. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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