Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast Recipe

A delicious and easy way to enjoy your favorite childhood sandwich for breakfast this unique French toast recipe is tons of fun to make and eat.

Using thick slices of bread coated in peanut butter and jelly, then dipped in a mixture of eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, and pan-fried until golden brown, it's incredible. This dish is perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. Don't forget dinner; this is a great dinner idea when you are short on time but want to feel like you made something special.

French toast is always a hit, and if you like this you might also like something unique like this stuffed strawberry stuffed French toast recipe too! So tasty!

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Ingredients

1 egg
¼ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 slices bread
¼ cup peanut butter
¼ cup jelly
2 tablespoons butter

For serving: maple syrup, powdered sugar, honey, fresh fruit, fruit syrups

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Handy Kitchen Tools

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How to Make PB& J French Toast

In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg, heavy cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

On two slices of bread, spread peanut butter.

Then, spread jelly on the other two pieces of bread.

Place bread together into a sandwich.

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

Dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture coating them well.

Then, place them onto the hot pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp.

Remove from the pan and dust the French toast with powdered sugar before serving with syrup.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Bread is Best for French Toast?

Thick-cut bread is the best for making French toast because it holds up well in the egg mixture without falling apart when cooking. I recommend using a Texas Toast or Challah bread, but you can also use thick-sliced white sandwich bread. If you are looking to add some extra flavor to your French toast, try using special flavored bread, like cinnamon raisin bread, strawberry swirl, or Brioche bread.

What Should I Top This French Toast With?

When it comes to French toast, the sky is the limit. I always top my french toast with homemade raspberry or strawberry jam. Adding fresh fruit brings together the fruity flavors of the jelly with your toppings on this french toast. When I am looking for a basic and more traditional topping for this peanut butter and jelly french toast, Sometimes I add maple syrup, powdered sugar or whipped cream on top, too.

Can You Make PB&J French Toast in Advance?

Yes, you can make PB&J French toast in advance. It is a great way to have the french toast on hand whenever you want it, even if you do not have time to make it fresh each morning. Just cook it according to the instructions below, then let it cool and store it in an airtight container, wrapped in plastic or in a freezer bag, in the fridge for up to 24 hours. When you are ready to eat it, just heat it up in the microwave or in a pan on the stove.

Can I Freeze Homemade French Toast?

Yes! Once you prepare the French toast, just let it cool completely before you then wrap it in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag or storage container. It is best when toasted in a skillet before serving.

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What Should I Serve with French Toast?

French toast is one of those breakfast foods that can be served simply or as part of a larger breakfast. It's easy to make it part of a brunch buffet with some of these sweet and savory brunch recipes or to serve alone.

You can serve the french toast as is or with a side of fruit.
Breakfast meats are always a good option. Bacon, sausage or ham are all good ideas to add to the the french toast. I especcially like making this oven baked bacon since it is easy and doesn't make as big a mess.
Eggs, like basic fried eggs or scrambled eggs are a good idea, or you can get more elaborate like omelettes.
This Instant Pot yogurt or any of your favorite store-bought yogurst are a great addition with calcium and protein.

Depending upon when you serve this recipe, you may want to add more or less to the meal. It can even be a fun snack for after school for the kids. Adding in the peanut butter makes it a bit better or them with the added protein in the mix!

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More Breakfast Recipes

We love French toast and that means I have experimented with tons of different ideas for making it. Below are some of my favorite recipes that have been shared here in the past. You can bookmark these recipe posts, print out the recipes, or pin them to Pinterest.

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Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast Recipe

This peanut butter and jelly French toast is a perfect breakfast that combines two favorite foods into one tasty meal!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 egg
¼ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 slices bread
¼ cup peanut butter
¼ cup jelly
2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg, heavy cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
On two slices of bread, spread peanut butter.
Then, spread jelly on the other two pieces of bread.
Place bread together into a sandwich.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture coating them well.
Then, place them onto the hot pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp.
Remove from the pan and dust the French toast with powdered sugar before serving with syrup.