Freezer French Toast Sticks
In short: Thick bread sticks soaked in cinnamon custard, pan-fried until golden, then frozen. Reheat in a toaster or oven for a fast breakfast or snack. It takes about 45 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Resting
- 1 h 15 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 310 kcal
French toast sticks are one of the easiest foods to cook ahead, because they freeze and reheat well. Day-old bread is cut into fingers, soaked briefly in a cinnamon-vanilla custard and pan-fried in butter. Once frozen on a tray, they stay separate in a bag and go from freezer to plate in about ten minutes. Dip them in maple syrup, yogurt or fruit puree.
Instructions
- Trim the crusts from the bread if you like. Cut each slice into 3 equal sticks.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt together in a wide, shallow dish until no streaks of egg remain.
- Dip a few sticks at a time into the custard for about 5 seconds per side, until moistened but not soggy. Let the excess drip off.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Fry the sticks in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until deep golden and the egg is fully set. Add more butter between batches.
- Cool the sticks on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Freeze them in a single layer on a lined tray for about 1 hour, until solid.
- Pack the frozen sticks into a freezer bag and press out the air. Keep for up to 2 months.
- To serve, bake from frozen at 190°C (375°F) for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, or toast them in a toaster oven. Serve with maple syrup, yogurt or fruit for dipping.
Tips
- Use slightly stale bread. Fresh bread soaks up too much custard and goes soggy, so dry fresh slices in a 150°C (300°F) oven for 5 minutes first.
- Freeze the sticks in a single layer before bagging, or they clump together. Reheat in a toaster oven or oven for crisp edges, because the microwave makes them soft.
Questions and answers
How do I reheat frozen French toast sticks?
Bake from frozen at 190°C (375°F) for 8 to 10 minutes, or toast them in a toaster oven. The microwave takes about 45 seconds but leaves them softer.
Can I bake French toast sticks instead of frying?
Yes. Place the dipped sticks on a buttered tray and bake at 220°C (425°F) for 15 to 18 minutes, flipping once. They will be less golden than pan-fried ones.
How long do French toast sticks keep in the freezer?
Up to 2 months in a freezer bag with the air pressed out. After that they dry out and pick up freezer flavors.
How long does it take to make Freezer French Toast Sticks?
About 45 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Freezer French Toast Sticks?
About 310 kcal per serving, with 12 g of protein, 39 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 310 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 39 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 490 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
