French Toast Sticks

French toast sticks are the perfect kid-friendly, make-ahead breakfast. Simply prep the sticks and freeze them, then pop them in the oven when you’re ready to enjoy.

Ingreadient

• 6 slices day-old Texas toast
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups crushed cornflakes, optional
• Confectioners' sugar, optional
• Maple syrup

Step by step

1. Cut each slice of bread into thirds; place in a single layer in an ungreased 13x9-in. dish. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over bread; soak for 2 minutes, turning once. If desired, coat bread with cornflake crumbs on all sides.
2. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes. Transfer to an airtight freezer container and store in the freezer.
3. To use frozen French toast sticks: Place desired number on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 8 minutes. Turn; bake 10-12 minutes longer or until French toast sticks are golden brown. Sprinkle sticks with confectioners' sugar if desired. Serve with syrup.