Cracker Barrel French Toast Recipe (with Sourdough) Recipe
This Cracker Barrel French Toast recipe uses tangy sourdough bread soaked in a rich mixture of eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla, then pan-fried in butter to golden perfection. It’s a cozy, comforting breakfast ready in 30 minutes that’s ideal for serving warm with maple syrup and powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
To Serve
- Maple syrup, as desired
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a shallow bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Soak the bread: Dip each slice of sourdough bread into the egg mixture, pressing down to ensure the bread absorbs as much liquid as possible, but without becoming overly soggy.
- Cook the French toast: Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Place soaked bread slices in the skillet and cook each side until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Add more butter to the pan as needed to prevent sticking and to enhance flavor.
- Serve warm: Remove the French toast from the pan, serve immediately with maple syrup drizzled on top and a light dusting of powdered sugar for added sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- Use stale or day-old sourdough bread for best absorption without falling apart.
- Adjust the cooking temperature to avoid burning the butter or the toast while ensuring it cooks through.
- For a richer flavor, substitute whole milk with half-and-half or cream.
- Feel free to add fresh berries or powdered cinnamon sugar on top for extra flavor.
- To keep cooked French toast warm, place them on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven while finishing the batch.
Keywords: French toast, sourdough, breakfast recipe, Cracker Barrel style, cinnamon, vanilla, easy breakfast
