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    Published: Oct 19, 2022 · Modified: Jan 23, 2023 by Angela · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    What to Serve with French Toast

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    The best recipes to serve with french toast are good any time of day and are comforting family favorites. The recipes and ideas shared here today are all those things and more. Whether you want a protein, fruit, or vegetable all of these go well with french toast. Make one or more to enjoy a full breakfast or brunch.

    Step out of your comfort zone and try something new. Breakfast meats and fruit are great with french toast. But there are so many other great things that go well with it. Try an easy baked potato topped with butter & bacon or a crumble some homemade buttery toffee on top with some whipped cream. Sweet or savory, this list has it all and more.

    French toast with butter and syrup plated.

    I love making my own has from leftover slow cooker corned beef. Fresh or cooked fruits as a topping with whipped cream is also irresistible. There are recipes for all dietary needs here including low-carb, gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, vegan, keto-friendly and more. French toast may not be a traditional french breakfast but in America is sure is a popular breakfast order at restaurants or easy to make at home.

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    • Breakfast Side Dishes Recipes
    • Sweet Recipe Ideas
    • Savory French Toast Sides
    • French Toast Toppings
    • French Toast Dinner Ideas
    • Best Drink Recipes
    • FAQ
    • What to Serve with French Toast

    Breakfast Side Dishes Recipes

    These are the best breakfast recipes and ideas to serve for breakfast with your homemade french toast. There are sweet & savory ideas all great for the first meal of the day.

    • Toaster Oven Bacon
    • Air Fryer Frozen Hash Brown Patties
    • How to Cook Turkey Bacon in the Microwave Oven
    • How to Cook Turkey Bacon in the Oven
    • Homemade Low-Carb Sausage Balls
    • Easy Applesauce Muffins
    • The Best Banana Streusel Muffins
    • Pineapple Banana Protein Smoothie

    Sweet Recipe Ideas

    French toast is a breakfast staple that is a delicious part of a complete breakfast. For something sweet that goes well with french toast, try one or more of these recipes or quick side dish ideas. They are great for breakfast & brunch and include vegetables, baked goods, and more.

    • Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Acorn Squash
    • Cinnamon Roll Pie (Cracker Barrel copycat)
    • Old-Fashioned Mini Blueberry Muffins
    • Nutella Swirl Sour Cream Coffee Cake

    Other great ideas to serve as a side dish includes just about any kind of fruit. Add fresh berries, sliced bananas, or a tropical fruit salad to your french toast. Grilled pineapple slices mixed with shredded coconut is unreal. Here are some of my favorite fruit or other sweet ideas:

    • Fruit Salad - dice up your favorites and squeeze on some fresh orange juice to make a lovely side.
    • Sliced Melon - one or more of melons.
    • Macerated Berries - sprinkle fresh berries with some sugar and let it macerate for about 15 minutes to bring out the natural juices.
    • Hot Chocolate - pour yourself a cup of hot chocolate to sip with your french toast.

    Savory French Toast Sides

    If you are like me and don't have a sweet tooth, you may enjoy savory sides with french toast. Here are some great savory and easy-to-make recipes that pair well with french toast. There are gluten-free, salads, meaty, & vegetarian items. All are great to enjy at breakfast, brunch, lunch, or for supper.

    • Instant Pot Boiled Baby Potatoes
    • French Potato Salad
    • Crispy Baked Marinated Artichoke Hearts
    • Instant Pot Steamed Whole Beets
    • Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing (no mayo)
    • Grilled Peach, Avocado, and Goat Cheese Arugula Salad
    • Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders
    • Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

    French Toast Toppings

    Besides good old butter and syrup, here are great ideas for what to top your french toast with. Here is what to serve with french toast without syrup. Sweet, sticky, spicy, and even crunchy.

    • Stewed Pears
    • Slow Cooker Apple Sauce
    • Hot Honey
    • Honey-Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    For some yummy toppings ideas for homemade french toast, try these delicious ideas.

    • Fresh & cooked fruits
    • Chopped & roasted nuts
    • Nut & seed spreads like Nutella, peanut butter, & sunflower butter
    • Flavored syrups or sauces
    • Cinnamon & sugar
    Pictures of green matcha tea, crispy bacon, and stewed pears.

    French Toast Dinner Ideas

    It is a great breakfast or brunch recipe, but around our house, we love french toast for dinner too. These recipes all go well and complement sweet or savory french toast when served for dinner. They are hearty and delicious. Find ideas for potatoes, proteins, cooked vegetables, and more to serve with french toast.

    • Steamed Frozen Vegetables
    • Air Fryer Broccolini with Lemon & Parmesan
    • Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle French Fries
    • Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Brown Sugar, Bacon, & Blue Cheese
    • Instant Pot Italian Sausage & Peppers
    • How to Cook Brats in the Oven
    • Air Fryer Frozen Popcorn Chicken
    • Slow Cooker Corned Beef
    • Low-Carb Keto Creamed Spinach Casserole
    • Instant Pot Cubed Sweet Potatoes
    • Deep-Fried Sweet Potato Fries
    • Amazing Roasted Green Beans with Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning

    Best Drink Recipes

    Here are the best recipes and ideas for what to drink the next time you enjoy french toast. Whether you want something hot like coffee or something cold like a protein-packed smoothie, this list is so yummy. Or if you are like me and want something fancy or alcoholic like a pomegranate mimosa, here are my favorite recipes.

    • Mint Mojito Iced Coffee (Philz copycat)
    • Iced Matcha Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
    • Mango Pineapple Smoothie
    • Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

    Other great drinks to enjoy include the following:

    • Latte - brew your favorite coffee and make a flavored latte as a sweet special drink.
    • Orange Juice - fresh squeezed orange juice is perfect.
    • Hot tea - steep your favorite, French traditionally drink a lot of black tea.

    FAQ

    French toast may not be a traditional french breakfast but in America is sure is a popular breakfast order at restaurants or easy to make at home. Here are some reasons why we love it here at our house and the common things I get asked about french toast.

    Was french toast invented in France?

    Wondering how french french toast really is? Well, it isn't very french at all. French toast was actually believed to be invented in the Roman empire. It was popular in Europe but Americans gave it the name "French Toast" due to the french that made it popular in the USA. In France, it is not called french toast. It is called "pain perdu", lost bread.

    What is a typical french breakfast?

    A typical breakfast in France is a hot beverage like tea or coffee served along a pastry or bread. Butter and jam on croissants or a baguette is a classic breakfast.

    Images of turkey bacon, bratwurst, hashbrowns, and acorn squash.

    What to Serve with French Toast

    Angela
    The best sides, drinks, & recipes ideas to serve with french toast. Delicious recipe for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Including fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meats, beverages, & more that are sweet, savory, & go well with french toast.
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    Prep Time 0 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    • Bacon
    • Air Fryer Hashbrowns
    • Sausage Balls
    • Turkey Bacon
    • Pineapple Smoothie
    • Corned Beef
    • Brown Sugar Squash
    • Broccoli Salad
    • Blueberry Muffins
    • French Potato Salad
    • Peach Arugula Salad
    • Grilled Chicken
    • Stewed Pears
    • French Fries
    • Steamed Vegetables

    Instructions
     

    • Make your favorite french toast recipe.
    • Choose 1 or 2 recipes to make.
    • Enjoy!
    Keyword breakfast, brunch, side dish
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