🥞 IHOP French Toast Copycat Recipe

Here’s a copycat recipe for IHOP’s Classic French Toast—perfectly golden, lightly sweet, and just the right amount of custardy on the inside. It’s simple, fast, and very close to what you’d get at the restaurant!

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🥞 IHOP French Toast Copycat Recipe

🍽 Servings: 4

⏱ Time: 15–20 minutes

🧑‍🍳 Difficulty: Easy

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🔹 Ingredients:

• 4 slices of thick-cut white bread (Texas toast-style or brioche works best)

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 cup milk (whole milk preferred)

• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tbsp granulated sugar

• Pinch of salt

• 1 tbsp butter (for frying)

Optional toppings:

• Powdered sugar

• Maple syrup

• Whipped cream

• Fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries, bananas)

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🔹 Instructions:

1. Make the batter:
   In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.

2. Prep the bread:
   If the bread is very fresh, let it sit out for 10–15 minutes to dry slightly—it absorbs the custard better.

3. Dip the bread:
   Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a bit of butter.
   Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, letting it soak for about 5 seconds per side. Don't let it get too soggy.

4. Cook:
   Place the soaked bread onto the hot skillet. Cook 2–3 minutes per side or until golden brown.

5. Serve hot:
   Dust with powdered sugar and top with syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit—just like IHOP!

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🔸 Pro Tip:

For an extra IHOP-like flavor, add a drop of imitation vanilla or butter extract. IHOP uses a buttery-flavored spread that you can mimic with a dab of whipped butter or margarine.

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Would you like a version with stuffed filling (like IHOP’s Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast) or a baked version for a crowd?