Baked French Toast Skillet with Cinnamon, Strawberries, and Maple Frosting Recipe
This Baked French Toast Skillet is a delightful twist on classic French toast, featuring cinnamon sugar coated biscuit dough baked to golden perfection in a cast iron skillet. Topped with a luscious vanilla butter frosting and fresh diced strawberries, this easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish offers a warm, comforting treat with a fantastic mix of textures and flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Biscuit and Egg Mixture
- 2 cans biscuits (Pillsbury Grands recommended)
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Frosting and Toppings
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup strawberries, diced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the biscuits.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and maple extract until well combined and smooth.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly to create the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Coat Biscuits: Remove biscuits from the can and roll each biscuit into a ball shape. Dip each biscuit ball into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat completely.
- Butter Skillet: Generously butter a cast iron skillet to prevent sticking and to add flavor.
- Arrange Biscuits: Place the coated biscuit balls evenly into the buttered cast iron skillet, making sure they have room to rise and brown evenly during baking.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Frosting: While the biscuits bake, combine butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until the frosting is smooth and creamy, taking care not to overmix.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven. Drizzle the warm biscuits generously with the prepared frosting and sprinkle the diced strawberries over the top. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Cut biscuits evenly to ensure uniform baking and consistent texture.
- Don’t overmix the frosting; whisk just until smooth for a fluffy consistency.
- Serve the skillet warm right from the oven to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
- Use a deep cast iron skillet to allow biscuits enough space to rise and brown evenly.
