IHOP French Toast
Bring the cozy diner vibe home with this IHOP French toast recipe, made with fluffy bread, eggs, milk, and a kiss of vanilla. It’s golden, luscious, and skillet-sizzling good—ready in under 15 minutes, endlessly customizable, and always a comfort.
4
servings
Ingredients
French Toast Batter
- 6 thick bread slices such as brioche or Texas toast
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk whole milk preferred, but any works
- 2 tbsp (15 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp (12 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp (1 g) salt
For Cooking
- 2 tbsp (30 g) butter for skillet
For Serving (optional)
- maple syrup
- fresh berries
- powdered sugar
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Whisk
- Nonstick Skillet or Griddle
- Spatula
Instructions
- Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk eggs until smooth and frothy for about a minute. Stir in milk, vanilla, flour, sugar, and salt. Whisk thoroughly until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Preheat and butter the skillet: Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium. Melt about a teaspoon of butter to coat the surface. When it foams and smells nutty, it's ready.
- Dip the bread: Dip each slice of bread into the batter, letting each side sit for a few seconds until coated but not drenched or falling apart.
- Cook until golden: Place coated bread slices onto hot skillet. Cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and edges are crisp. Flip and cook other side for 2–3 minutes. Repeat in batches, adding more butter between as needed.
- Serve warm: Stack, add butter if desired, drizzle with syrup, or top with berries or powdered sugar. Enjoy right away.
Notes
For best results, use day-old bread so it soaks up the custard without falling apart. Brioche, Texas toast, and challah work wonderfully. The flour is the secret to that classic IHOP texture.
Leftovers keep up to 3 days in the fridge or can be frozen—reheat in a toaster or skillet for best crispness.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 2mg