Baked Cinnamon French Toast Recipe (2024)

The perfect make-ahead brunch, this Cinnamon French Toast Recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients for a sweet recipe the whole family will love!

Why We Love This Cinnamon French Toast Recipe

With recipes like Sheet Pan French Toast, Cannoli Baked French Toast, and more, it’s no secret we’re huge fans of this classic breakfast. We love to play with different flavor combinations and ways to make it, and this cinnamon french toast might just be our favorite!

• It’s made with minimal ingredients you probably already have on hand.
• You can prepare it in advance for an easy breakfast or brunch.
• Soaked in an egg mixture and coated with sweet cinnamon sugar, this recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you full!

Cinnamon French Toast Ingredients

As mentioned, we created this recipe using pantry staple ingredients. That means you can whip it up right away! But be sure to double-check the list below so you don’t have to run to the store in the middle of making your french toast.

• Bread – We prefer Brioche bread, but Challah, sourdough, or any thick-cut loaf will work.

• Eggs – You can’t have french toast without eggs! Make sure you have plenty on hand.

• Milk – For the richest taste, we use whole milk. However, any percentage you have is fine. You could even swap it out for a plant-based milk if you prefer.

• Vanilla Extract – For the best flavor, we strongly recommend using real vanilla extract instead of imitation kinds. Trust us, it’s worth the splurge.

• Cinnamon and Nutmeg – When combined, these spices create a sweet, slightly savory, totally irresistible explosion of flavor.

• Salt – It might seem strange to include salt in a sweet recipe, but it helps to elevate the rest of the ingredients, making them even more delicious.

• Sugar – You’ll need both granulated and brown sugar for this recipe.

• Butter – Butter helps prevent the bread from sticking to the baking dish and allows the cinnamon sugar mixture to cling to the french toast. Not to mention, it’s super tasty! If you don’t want to use butter, you could swap it out for mascarpone instead

Optional Add-Ins

We felt this cinnamon french toast recipe was perfect as it is. However, if you want a more elaborate recipe, feel free to incorporate a few extra ingredients. Some of our favorite add-ins include:

• Fresh Berries

• Thinly Sliced Apples

• Chocolate Chips

How Do You Make French Toast with Cinnamon?

This cinnamon french toast couldn’t be easier to make! Here’s how:

1. Combine the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, spices, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Spread the butter on the bread, and sprinkle brown sugar on top.
3. Layer two pieces of bread at a time.
4. Pour the egg mixture over the bread in a baking dish.
5. Refrigerate for up to 2 hours or overnight.
6. Bake at 350° Fahrenheit for 35-40 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and syrup, and enjoy!

How Do I Prevent French Toast From Being Too Soggy?

If your french toast is soggy, it’s most commonly because there was too much liquid for the bread to absorb. Simply, reduce the heat of the oven, and let it bake longer!

Can I Make this Baked Cinnamon French Toast Recipe Ahead of Time?

If you’re looking for an easy make-ahead meal, you’re in luck! One of our favorite things about this recipe is that there are several ways to make it.

For a quick meal: Combine your ingredients, and pop your baking dish in the oven right away. It’ll still be good just not quite as thick and flavorful.

For easy baking: Prepare all of the ingredients, and store your french toast covered in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Then, just bake it, as usual, the next day.

For meal prep: Follow the recipe instructions. Then, store your baked french toast in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or, keep it in the freezer for up to 2 months.

More French Toast Recipes You’ll Love

• Breakfast croissants meet french toast with this Berry Stuffed French Toast recipe! It’s full of fresh berries and soft cream cheese for out-of-this-world flavor.
• This Skillet French Toast is the easiest breakfast recipe you’ll ever make.
• Sweet and decadent, Pain au Chocolat French Toast is a chocolate lover’s dream!
• Made in the air fryer, Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast Buns will be your new favorite recipe.