Best 5 Waffle Style French Toast Recipes

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**Waffle-Style French Toast: A Unique Twist on a Classic Breakfast**

Start your day with a delightful twist on the classic French toast! This waffle-style French toast recipe combines the crispy texture of waffles with the fluffy, eggy goodness of French toast, creating a unique and indulgent breakfast experience. With two variations to choose from—a classic French toast batter and a flavorful gingerbread batter—you can customize your waffle-style French toast to suit your taste preferences. Both batters are easy to prepare and promise a delicious and satisfying breakfast that will surely impress your family and friends. Whether you prefer the simplicity of classic French toast or the warm, spicy notes of gingerbread, these recipes guarantee a delightful and memorable breakfast.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

FRENCH TOAST WAFFLES



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I'm a from-scratch cook but also like shortcuts. Since we love French toast and waffles, I use a waffle iron to make a hybrid French toast. -Linda Martindale, Elkhorn, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 waffles.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
16 slices Texas toast
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture. Place in a preheated waffle iron; bake until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. If desired, cut waffles into thirds. Serve with syrup. Freeze option: Cool waffles on wire racks. Freeze between layers of waxed paper in freezer containers. Reheat frozen waffles in a toaster on medium setting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 192mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

WAFFLED BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST



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No skillet-or stovetop-required for quick, decadent French toast. Waffling creates two textures: thin and crunchy and thick and fluffy, for variation in every forkful.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch salt
5 large eggs
Four 1 1/2-inch-thick slices brioche or challah bread
Melted unsalted butter, for brushing waffle iron
Maple syrup, raspberries and confectioners' sugar, for topping
Special equipment: waffle iron (preferably Belgian style)

Steps:

  • Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (to keep cooked waffles warm). Whisk together the milk, sugar, vanilla, salt and eggs in a bowl or baking dish. Soak a piece of bread in the mixture for 2 minutes per side.
  • Lightly brush the top and bottom of the waffle iron with butter. Place the soaked bread on the waffle iron and close gently (don't push down). Cook until golden brown and dry underneath when you lift a corner, 5 to 6 minutes. Keep the warm in the oven or covered with foil on a plate. Repeat with the remaining bread.
  • Top the French toast with syrup, raspberries and confectioners' sugar.

WAFFLE IRON FRENCH TOAST



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modified version of recipe from Williams and Sonama January 07 catalog. This is an awesome breakfast and it was fun and easy to make, plus there wasn't a lot of clean up.

Provided by Pixies Kitchen

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

nonstick cooking spray
6 eggs
2 cups 2% low-fat milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons brown sugar
8 slices wheat bread

Steps:

  • Preheat waffle maker and spray surface with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, whisk eggs until frothy, then add remaining ingredients and whisk until well mixed.
  • Dip 1 slice of bread into mixture and turn to cover both sides. Place in waffle maker and cook until golden brown.
  • Top with syrup or powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.1, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 327, Sodium 498.6, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 16, Protein 17.3

EASY FRENCH TOAST WAFFLES



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Making French toast in your waffle iron combines the best of both worlds. You get all the custardy richness of French toast plus waffle's signature crispy ridges. All the better to hold more maple syrup.

Provided by foodelicious

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Waffle Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
½ cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
4 pieces 1/2-inch thick pieces brioche

Steps:

  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions and spray with cooking spray.
  • Whisk milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt together in a wide bowl until thoroughly combined. Dip bread slices 1 at a time in the egg mixture, coating both sides completely. Lift bread with a slotted spatula to allow excess egg mixture to drain back into the bowl. Place dipped bread slices on a rimmed baking sheet and let rest until mixture soaks in, about 2 minutes.
  • Place dipped bread in the preheated waffle iron. Gently close the lid without forcing it down. Cook according to manufacturer's instructions until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.4 calories, Carbohydrate 81.3 g, Cholesterol 335.3 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 799.7 mg, Sugar 22 g

WAFFLE-STYLE FRENCH TOAST



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Make and share this Waffle-Style French Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 slices day old challah (1-inch thick slices) or 8 French bread (1-inch thick slices)

Steps:

  • Preheat waffle iron and spray with cooking spray.
  • In a pie plate or other shallow pan, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar, and salt together.
  • Dip bread slices in egg mixture until well soaked.
  • Cook slices in the waffle iron one at a time until lightly browne.
  • Serve with warm syrup, powdered sugar, and/or fresh fruit as garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.1, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 117.7, Sodium 360.6, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 7.9

Tips:

  • Use stale bread or day-old bread for a crispier texture.
  • If you don't have waffle maker, you can use a regular griddle.
  • Be careful not to overcook the French toast, as it can become dry and tough.
  • Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Waffle-style French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It's a great way to use up stale bread and can be customized with a variety of toppings. With a waffle maker, you can easily create a crispy and golden-brown exterior with a fluffy and tender interior. Whether you serve it classic with butter and syrup or get creative with different toppings, waffle-style French toast is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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