Freezer French Toast Sticks (Toaster Ready)

These freezer French toast sticks are the breakfast that makes school mornings easy. One weekend batch makes 24 sticks, they go straight from the freezer into the toaster, and they come out crisp outside and soft and custardy inside, better than any boxed version and with ingredients you can pronounce.

French toast freezes well, but only if you avoid the two usual mistakes: soggy bread and sticks that freeze into one big block. We use thick-cut Texas toast that is a day or two old, so it holds its shape, dip each stick for only a few seconds so it does not get soaked through, and flash freeze the sticks on a tray before bagging them, so you can take out exactly as many as you need.

We tested white sandwich bread, brioche and Texas toast, frozen and reheated in the toaster, oven and microwave, to land on this method. Make these alongside our freezer breakfast burritos and you have a full week of breakfasts in the freezer.

Why You’ll Love These Freezer French Toast Sticks

Toaster to table in minutes. No thawing, no pan, no mess on school mornings.
Crisp, not soggy. Thick, day-old bread and a quick dip keep them firm after freezing.
Take out just what you need. Flash freezing keeps every stick separate.
Kid-sized and dippable. Perfect for little hands and a cup of maple syrup.
Better than boxed. Real eggs, milk and cinnamon, no long ingredient list.

Freezer French toast sticks on a plate with maple syrup for dipping and berries

What Readers Are Saying

Here is what people say after making these freezer French toast sticks at home:

One reader, Sample reader, commented: My kids make their own breakfast now. Two toaster cycles and done. ★★★★★Example

One reader, Sample reader, commented: The flash freezing tip is everything. No more frozen French toast brick. ★★★★★Example

One reader, Sample reader, commented: Crisp outside, soft inside, even after a month in the freezer. ★★★★★Example

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Does French Toast Freeze Well?

Yes, very well, if it is cooked first. Cooked French toast freezes for up to 3 months and reheats crisp in a toaster or oven. Raw, soaked bread does not freeze well; it turns mushy and falls apart. So cook the sticks completely, cool them on a rack so steam can escape, then freeze them in a single layer before bagging.

The bread matters most. Thick, slightly stale bread soaks up just enough custard without collapsing, and it keeps a little structure in the freezer. Fresh, thin sandwich bread absorbs too much and reheats soft. If your bread is fresh, leave the slices out on the counter for a few hours, or dry them in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 8 minutes before cutting.

Freezer French toast sticks frozen in a single layer on a sheet pan before bagging

Key Ingredients for Crispy Freezer French Toast Sticks

A short list of everyday ingredients. Here is what each one does for these freezer French toast sticks:

Texas toast: Thick-cut white bread that stays sturdy. Brioche or challah also work if they are a day old.
Eggs and milk: The custard. Four eggs to one cup of milk gives a rich coating that sets firmly on the griddle.
Sugar and cinnamon: Just enough sweetness to taste good before syrup.
Vanilla: A teaspoon of alcohol-free vanilla or a little vanilla powder rounds out the custard.
Butter: For the griddle, to give the sticks golden, crisp edges.
Maple syrup: For dipping when serving, never before freezing.

Labelled top view of freezer French toast sticks ingredients: Texas toast, eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, butter, salt and maple syrup

Tools You’ll Need for This Recipe

A big griddle speeds things up, and a wire rack is what keeps them crisp. These are the tools we use (affiliate links):

Electric griddle: cooks a whole batch at once at an even temperature
Wire cooling rack: lets steam escape so the sticks stay crisp
Rimmed half-sheet pans: flash freeze the sticks in a single layer
Parchment paper sheets: stops the sticks freezing to the pan
Gallon freezer bags: store the frozen sticks so you take out just what you need
Toaster oven: reheats a few sticks crisp without heating the big oven

See all the freezer gear we use.

How to Make Freezer French Toast Sticks

The full recipe with exact amounts is in the card below. Here is the method at a glance:

Dip quickly. Cut each slice into 3 sticks and dip them in the custard for 2 to 3 seconds per side.
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Griddle until golden. Cook on a buttered griddle over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
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Cool on a rack. Let them cool completely, about 20 minutes, so steam escapes and they stay crisp.
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Flash freeze, then bag. Freeze in a single layer on a lined tray for 1 to 2 hours, then move to a freezer bag.
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How to Tell When Frozen French Toast Sticks Are Ready

They are ready when the outside is crisp and the centre is hot and soft, not cold or stiff. Break one in half: the middle should be steaming. In a toaster this usually takes two cycles on a medium setting.

If the edges brown before the middle is hot, finish them in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds, or use the oven method, which heats more evenly.

How to Freeze, Thaw and Reheat Freezer French Toast Sticks

Freeze the sticks only after they are completely cool, and always flash freeze them on a tray first so they do not stick together in the bag.

Freezes for: Up to 3 months
Best container: Gallon freezer bag, after flash freezing on a tray
Thaw: No need to thaw. Reheat straight from frozen.

To freeze

Cook the sticks completely and cool them on a wire rack.
Freeze in a single layer on a parchment-lined tray for 1 to 2 hours.
Move the frozen sticks to a freezer bag and press out the air.
Label with the date and reheating directions.

To reheat

Toaster, from frozen: Two cycles on a medium setting, until crisp and hot in the centre.
Oven, from frozen: Single layer on a sheet pan at 400°F (200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Microwave, from frozen: 45 to 60 seconds for 3 sticks. Hot, but softer than the toaster or oven.

From frozen: Yes, these freezer French toast sticks reheat straight from frozen in a few minutes.

Freezer French toast sticks reheated in a toaster oven, crisp and golden

In Short: The Secrets to Crispy Freezer French Toast Sticks

Use thick, day-old bread like Texas toast.
Dip for 2 to 3 seconds per side, no longer.
Cook until golden on both sides.
Cool on a wire rack, not on a plate.
Flash freeze in a single layer, then bag.
Reheat in the toaster or oven for the crispest result.

Stock up on more freezer breakfasts, our freezer breakfast burritos for grown-ups, or the whole freezer dinner starter pack.

Kids breakfast of freezer French toast sticks with syrup, strawberries and milk

Freezer French Toast Sticks FAQ

Can I freeze homemade French toast sticks?

Yes. Cook them completely, cool them on a wire rack, flash freeze them in a single layer and store them in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat straight from frozen in the toaster or oven.

Can you freeze French toast batter?

It is not recommended. The egg and milk custard separates when it thaws and the bread soaks it up unevenly. Cook the French toast first and freeze the cooked sticks instead.

Can you freeze French toast casserole?

Yes. Assemble a French toast casserole in a foil pan, cover tightly and freeze it unbaked for up to 2 months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge and bake as the recipe directs, adding a few minutes if it is still cold in the centre.

How do you cook frozen French toast sticks in the oven?

Spread the frozen sticks on a sheet pan in a single layer and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp and hot in the centre.

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