Best 3 Gingerbread French Toast Recipes

Indulge in a festive holiday breakfast or weekend brunch with our irresistible Gingerbread French Toast. This delightful dish combines the warm and cozy flavors of gingerbread with the classic comfort of French toast, creating a truly special and memorable meal. Each bite is a symphony of sweet, spiced, and fluffy goodness, sure to bring joy to your taste buds. Whether you're a fan of traditional gingerbread or looking for a unique twist on French toast, this recipe is sure to satisfy. Along with the classic Gingerbread French Toast, we also offer a delectable Gluten-Free Gingerbread French Toast variation, catering to those with dietary restrictions. Additionally, we provide a simple yet delicious recipe for Homemade Gingerbread Syrup, the perfect accompaniment to enhance the gingerbread flavor in your French toast. So gather your ingredients, preheat your griddle, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you feeling warm, satisfied, and festive.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GINGERBREAD FRENCH TOAST

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An easy-to-make gingerbread-flavored French toast that gives you that warm, fuzzy holiday feeling. Serve with butter and syrup or brown sugar.

Provided by jessica

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes French Toast Recipes

Time 16m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ cup milk
2 eggs
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons rum extract
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
4 slices white bread
1 tablespoon butter, or as needed

Steps:

Whisk milk, eggs, sugar, rum extract, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger together in a bowl. Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides.
Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add bread slices in a single layer and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 103.1 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

OVERNIGHT GINGERBREAD FRENCH TOAST

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I made this the first time on Christmas morning, and the whole family decided it would be an annual keeper! Perfect for when you don't want to spend lots of time in the kitchen. Serve with butter and maple syrup.

Provided by Oshija

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes French Toast Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¼ cup butter
1 loaf French bread, cut into 3/4-inch slices
½ cup milk, or as needed
3 eggs
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup molasses
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar for dusting, or to taste

Steps:

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. .
Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray pan lightly with cooking spray.
Arrange bread slices in baking dish, either flat and tightly fit together, or standing at an angle and slightly overlapping if necessary.
Whisk milk, eggs, maple syrup, molasses, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt together in a bowl. Mix in melted butter.
Pour milk and egg mixture over bread, turning to ensure slices are evenly moistened on both sides. Cover dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Remove baking dish from refrigerator, uncover, and baste bread slices with any excess liquid in the pan.
Bake in preheated oven until slices are firm and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove baking dish from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.3 calories, Carbohydrate 66.3 g, Cholesterol 104.2 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 618.2 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

GINGERBREAD FRENCH TOAST

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This is another Mollie Katzen recipe. Mollie suggests making this batter the night before you want to use it and keeping it in the fridge. The batter will keep in a tightly covered container for 3 days

Provided by budgiesntiels

Categories Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/4 teaspoon allspice
3 -4 slices bread

Steps:

Break 2 eggs into a bowl.
Add the milk, cinnamon, ginger and all spice to the egg mixture.
Pour the mixture into a pie plate.
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and melt the butter.
Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture on both sides.
Cook until the bread is brown underneath.
Flip the bread and cook the other side until brown.

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use a combination of light and dark brown sugar.
If you don't have gingerbread spices, you can use a combination of ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
Be sure to whisk the eggs and milk together thoroughly before adding them to the bread mixture.
Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the French toast. Cook it in batches if necessary.
Serve the French toast immediately, topped with your favorite syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Gingerbread French toast is a delicious and festive way to start your day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it simple with just a sprinkle of powdered sugar or loaded up with fruit and whipped cream, gingerbread French toast is sure to please everyone at the table.