Quick French Toast In A Mug
If you’re anything like me you love French Toast. It’s one of my favorite breakfast foods. If I go to a diner, no matter what time of the day it is, I will probably order French Toast (with a side of turkey bacon too!). One thing I don’t love about French Toast is that if I want it on a lazy morning, well, it’s not happening. No, French Toast is not hard to make, but it’s not something you can just throw in the microwave while you get your first cup of tea brewing. Now French Toast in 2 minutes is possible!
This recipe calls for you to gather all your ingredients right there in the mug. If you want to make it even quicker, you can prepare it the night before, which means in the morning you just pull it out of the fridge and it goes straight into tho microwave.
I also wanted to test this recipe to see how it would hold up outside of the mug – would it fall apart or would it hold it’s mug shape? This is important if say you only have 1 mug and want to make 4 servings for your family, or if you want to put everything on plates for presentation purposes. Guess what – it held it’s shape perfectly.
And of course we can’t forget the maple syrup on top..
Hope you enjoyed this Quick French Toast recipe and I hope you give it a try tomorrow morning!
Quick French Toast In A Mug
Ingredients
- 16- oz mug
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups bread cubes preferably stale or small plain croutons
Toppings
- pure maple syrup confectioners sugar or butter
Instructions
- In the mug, use a fork to whisk sugar, salt, cinnamon, egg, milk and vanilla until very well blended. Add bread cubes, stirring and pressing them down into the custard to absorb the liquid. Let stand for at least 15 minutes (so the bread absorbs the liquid). Press bread down with a fork to compact.
- Microwave on High for 11⁄2 to 21⁄2 minutes (checking at 11⁄2) or until firm to the touch and liquid is absorbed. Top with syrup, sugar or butter if preferred.
Recipe Notes
Tip:
Add up to 2 tbsp raisins or chopped dried fruit, or 1 tbsp miniature semisweet chocolate chips with the bread.
Prep Ahead Option:
Whisk the sugar, salt, cinnamon, egg, milk and vanilla in the mug, then add the bread cubes; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
It really is very good. I’ve been doing this for years. However I call it bread pudding in a mug. If anyone has had homemade bread pudding, you will recognize this as the same thing. Delicious.
Oh…I forgot to say, I always add raisins to mine. So, so good!
So happy you enjoy this recipe Linda. Great idea adding raisins.. I will try that next time!
I tried this today- I used a bowl instead of a mug and made 2 servings at once. It worked perfectly at 2.5 minutes. I did not add sugar to the batter because I’m trying to reduce my sugar consumption. I did add dried cranberries to mine, and topped it with a sugar-free syrup and it was outrageously good and easy. Also, I was amazed at how it came away from the sides of the bowl without adding any pan spray or oil at all… it didn’t stick at all! WOW. This reminds me of good old-fashioned bread pudding, but so much easier, and I can think of all kinds of ways to play around with it…
Thanks for this recipe!
Hey Teresa, I love that you added berries to yours, I’m going to have to add some blueberries next time. I’m so happy you enjoyed this dish! 🙂
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Wow, who knew you could make so many things in a mug! I’ve made a mug cake, but my eyes have been opened to so many new possibilities!!! French toast in a mug seems like the perfect, quick breakfast 🙂 (or totally acceptable snack)
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Sounds so delicious! I can’t wait to try it – I love mug cakes/french toast in a mug ;). I made french toast for breakfast today!
I made this for breakfast today and it was DELICIOUS! It will definitely be a repeat on my menu 🙂 Thanks so much!
So happy you enjoyed it Paula!
What a great cookbook! I love the ‘in the mug’ idea of cooking and baking. Such easy cleanup. Thanks for sharing, and this French Toast looks great!
I have never made a mug anything!! I am totally missing the boat here. I love the idea of breakfast in a mug to go with my mug of coffee! So easy!
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This idea is blowing my mind and I love it!! How creative. The concept of creating 250 different meals in a mug sounds fabulous, I just may have to check out this book!
What a great (and easy) way to make french toast! That’s a fabulous theme for a cookbook.
You clever girl you! I would have never have thought of this! I´m definitely going to make this for my family for breakfast one Saturday morning.. I love the idea 🙂 Xx
You know, I’ve never actually tried a recipe in a mug, but this french toast seems like the perfect quick one serving treat. I’m always looking for quick breakfast meals and this one looks great!
Such a fantastic idea and it looks delicious! My little girl loves to make mug cakes. I’m going to have to find this for her. She would love it!
Totally fun idea! Except I’d need two mugs — one for the French toast, and one for a hot beverage! Good stuff — thanks.
Oh my goodness! I love this idea – great when you want a small serving!!
Love this idea! Just made french toast yesterday and boy what a mess to clean up, the mug way seem like a great way….to go. 🙂
I need that book in my life oh please. And the french toast too. Guess what – it is happening tomorrow morning… Ooohhh, I cannot wait to try it. It looks glorious!
Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Oh yeah! I think the concept of that book is genius!
I make cookie in a mug all the time, but I’ve never tried French Toast before….I need this in my life RIGHT.NOW!
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This is what the British would call pudding, isn’t it? Ok, it is probably true everything is called pudding here 🙂 Love the simplicity of this recipe.