Indulge this weekend with one of these impressive French toast recipes! From French toasts covered in fruit to stuffed with chocolate and baked to perfection, these recipes are sure to delight the whole family.
Decadent French Toast Recipes to Cook Up This Weekend
Updated on Sep. 27, 2024
S’mores Stuffed French Toast
I had a craving for something sweet one morning, but all I had around the house were a few ingredients. I had to get creative, and this was the delicious outcome. Now I make it all the time.—Diana Palmer, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
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Baked French Toast
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Any day is special when Mom makes one of her French toast recipes, like this do-ahead baked version. —Jill Baughman, New York, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 297 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
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Baked Blueberry-Mascarpone French Toast
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I want something special to serve my guests for a Saturday or Sunday brunch, I turn to this recipe. It never fails. It's wonderful during the spring and early summer because the blueberries are particularly good this time of year. —Patricia C. Quinn, Omaha, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 575 calories, 37g fat (17g saturated fat), 232mg cholesterol, 368mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.
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Bananas Foster French Toast
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mmm…bananas Foster for breakfast! This yummy baked French toast serves up all the taste of the spectacular dessert in fine fashion. —Laurence Nasson, Hingham Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 658 calories, 31g fat (17g saturated fat), 218mg cholesterol, 584mg sodium, 84g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein.
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French Toast Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Topped with cinnamon and sugar, this overnight French toast casserole is my favorite way to make this breakfast favorite. Since you assemble this baked French toast the night before, you save time in the morning, and if you have an extra hungry crowd, it's easy to bake up a few batches. —Sharyn Adams, Crawfordsville, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 223 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 484mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've always tried to make cooking fun—for myself, my daughters and my grandchildren. Cooking teaches children the importance of following directions and being organized. This recipe is easy to make, and kids really like it. —Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 450 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 567mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein.
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Berry-Stuffed French Toast
Total Time
50 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Both kids and grown-ups will enjoy the creamy filling and sweet syrup that flavor these French toast sandwiches. Vary the recipe by substituting fresh blueberries and strawberries and the corresponding jam. —Monica & Lisa Hannahan, Dayton, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 513 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 562mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.
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Chocolate French Toast
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Try this yummy treat for a special breakfast or brunch. The layer of chocolate hidden inside makes a wonderful flavor combination that appeals to kids of all ages. You might even be tempted to serve this chocolate sandwich for dessert!
—Pat Habiger
Spearville, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 348 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 534mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
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Baked French Toast with Strawberries
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
French toast is a crowd-pleaser, but it’s hard to make for a big group. This overnight casserole with strawberries and a sweet pecan topping fixes everything. —David Stelzl Jr., Waxhaw, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece (calculated without additional syrup): 377 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
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Oven French Toast with Nut Topping
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Baked French toast makes a special morning brunch so easy! —Donna Justin, Sparta, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 749 calories, 44g fat (19g saturated fat), 268mg cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.
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French Toast Casserole with Cream Cheese
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This yummy French toast casserole is a breeze to whip up the night before a busy morning. My family loves the richness it gets from cream cheese and maple syrup. —Cindy Steffen, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 372 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 218mg cholesterol, 464mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.
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Mixed Berry French Toast Bake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I just love this recipe! It's perfect for fuss-free holiday breakfasts or laid-back company. It’s scrumptious and so easy to put together the night before. —Amy Berry, Poland, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 310 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 517mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.
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Peach French Toast
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Let the aroma of baked peaches, brown sugar and cinnamon wake up your family. When you serve the tender slices of French toast, be sure to scoop up the golden syrup in the bottom of the pan and drizzle it over the top. —Geraldine Casey, Anderson, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces: 547 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 202mg cholesterol, 438mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
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Nutty French Toast
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This sweet breakfast treat is a cross of caramel rolls and French toast. It's easy to begin the night before. In the morning, just spread on the nutty topping and bake as you are getting ready for the day. —Mavis Diment, Marcus, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
2 each: 783 calories, 36g fat (15g saturated fat), 267mg cholesterol, 877mg sodium, 97g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.
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Dulce de Leche French Toast Bake
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm a big fan of dulce de leche and am always looking for a way to incorporate it into sweet dishes. I decided to make a breakfast dish that was reminiscent of a luscious dulce de leche cheesecake. The pecan topping takes the dish over the top without making it overly sweet. No maple syrup is needed for this French toast casserole!—Anna Stigger, Katy, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 551 calories, 28g fat (11g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.
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Cranberry Cream Cheese French Toast
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My friend makes this French toast bake with blueberries, but I make mine with cranberry sauce. Either way, it’s divine. It makes a great brunch dish for Christmas morning. —Sandie Heindel, Liberty, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 375 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 231mg cholesterol, 382mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
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Peach-Stuffed French Toast
Total Time
50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With its make-ahead convenience and scrumptious flavor, this recipe is ideal for holiday brunches—and for busy hostesses with a hungry crowd to feed! —Julie Robinson, Little Chute, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 267 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 368mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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Orange Marmalade Breakfast Bake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
12 servings (1-1/2 cups syrup)
From the Recipe Creator:
When I host a brunch I always look for a main dish that can be prepared a day ahead so I can spend the extra time preparing other recipes. If you like, use grapefruit or mixed fruit marmalade instead of the orange marmalade called for in the recipe.—Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece with 2 tablespoons syrup: 356 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
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Crunchy French Toast
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This light version of classic French toast is perfect for quick meals or Sunday brunches. My kids love it, and so do I! —Barbara Arnold, Spokane, Washington.
Nutrition Facts:
2 slices (calculated without syrup): 335 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 196mg cholesterol, 436mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.
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Banana-Hazelnut Pain Perdu Duet
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The ultimate breakfast at our house is pain perdu, a French toast with warm bananas and Nutella. Pass it around with confectioners’ sugar, maple syrup and fresh mint. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed French toast: 469 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 221mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.
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Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast with Berry Topping
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings (4 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
I love making this rich and delicious French toast for my family. With a warm, creamy filling of mascarpone cheese and a sauce of mixed berries, it's a very easy-to-make breakfast treat that looks like you spent all morning preparing it.—Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 826 calories, 53g fat (29g saturated fat), 365mg cholesterol, 571mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.
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Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Recipes that don't tie me to the kitchen—that’s what I’m all about. I make this luscious dish the night before breakfast or brunch with guests. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 302 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.
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Orange-Cinnamon French Toast
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 slices
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone eats at the same time when you fix this tasty oven-baked French toast. —Bernice Smith, Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 158 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Coconut French Toast
Total Time
15 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Coated with coconut, these special slices are from Charlotte Baillargeon of Hinsdale, Massachusetts.
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces: 435 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 371mg cholesterol, 473mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.
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Blueberry French Toast Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
8 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
A local blueberry grower shared this recipe with me, and it's the best breakfast dish I've ever tasted. With the cream cheese and berry combination, this French toast casserole reminds me of dessert. —Patricia Axelsen, Aurora, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 621 calories, 31g fat (15g saturated fat), 350mg cholesterol, 569mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
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French Toast with Apple Topping
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For breakfast or brunch, you can’t top this impressive dish from Janis Scharnott of Fontana, Wisconsin. Warm, sweet apples and a hint of cinnamon make this French toast extra special.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 272 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Blueberry-Stuffed French Toast
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A fruity French toast becomes light and lovely company fare when you fill it with blueberries and top it with an orangey sweet sauce. —Myrna Koldenhoven, Sanborn, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice with 1/4 cup sauce and 2 teaspoons almonds: 167 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 118mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.
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Eggnog French Toast
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is a favorite of our family and not only at Christmas. We especially like to prepare this hearty breakfast when we go camping. —Robert Northrup, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
3 slices: 541 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 223mg cholesterol, 832mg sodium, 87g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 6g fiber), 24g protein.
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Slow-Cooked Blueberry French Toast
Total Time
3 hours 30 min
Servings
12 servings (2 cups syrup)
From the Recipe Creator:
Your slow cooker can be your best friend on a busy morning. Just get this recipe going, run some errands and come back to the smell of French toast ready to eat. —Elizabeth Lorenz, Peru, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup with about 2 tablespoons sauce: 390 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 182mg cholesterol, 371mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Pear-Stuffed French Vanilla Toast
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My handyman, who is originally from Nicaragua, shared this classic breakfast dish his mother used to prepare. He says he makes it frequently for his children and they clean their plates! —Gail Borczyk, Boca Raton, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 701 calories, 38g fat (16g saturated fat), 339mg cholesterol, 390mg sodium, 80g carbohydrate (61g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein.
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Apple-Stuffed French Toast Bake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is baked stuffed french toast casserole a great breakfast dish to make ahead for holidays or Sunday brunch. I run a bed and breakfast and tea room cafe, and this recipe is often requested by customers. —Kay Clark, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 854 calories, 46g fat (19g saturated fat), 282mg cholesterol, 722mg sodium, 102g carbohydrate (72g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.
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Rabanadas (Portuguese French Toast)
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I find this dish a comforting reminder of my childhood. The creamy custard center contrasts deliciously with the cinnamon sugar crust. —Ana Paula Cioffi, Hayward, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 slices: 391 calories, 21g fat (3g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.
