3 Easy Bread Breakfast Recipes – French Toast, Egg Sandwiches & Grilled Cheese

Looking for easy and delicious breakfast ideas using everyday bread? These three breakfast recipes are perfect for anyone who loves crispy toast, melted cheese, and simple homemade meals.

From savory baked tuna and egg sandwiches with sweet French toast to crispy peanut butter French toast and cheesy sourdough grilled cheese sandwiches, there\’s something for everyone.

Whether you\’re preparing breakfast for your family or looking for a satisfying weekend brunch, these recipes are easy to make with simple ingredients.

Watch the Full Video Recipe Below

Recipe 1: Baked Tuna & Egg Sandwiches with French Toast

Oven-baked savory sandwiches + skillet French toast

This clever breakfast recipe turns four slices of bread into two completely different dishes: savory baked tuna and egg sandwiches and delicious golden French toast.

Ingredients

For the baked tuna and egg sandwiches

• 4 slices multigrain bread, divided between the sandwiches and French toast
• 2 slices ham
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, for spreading
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded, to taste
• 1 can tuna, drained
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, for the tuna filling
• 30 g red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 green onion, chopped
• ¼ onion, finely chopped
• 2 egg yolks
• Salt and black pepper
• Paprika
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

For the French toast

• Remaining eggs and egg whites from 3 cracked eggs, after reserving 2 yolks
• 60 ml milk
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Reserved bread centers and additional bread, as shown in the video
• Maple syrup or honey, optional

Instructions

1. Prepare the egg mixture

Crack 3 eggs into a large bowl. Carefully remove 2 egg yolks and set them aside for the baked sandwiches.

Add 60 ml milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the remaining eggs and egg whites.

Whisk until well combined.

2. Prepare the bread sandwiches

Spread approximately ½ tablespoon mayonnaise onto a slice of multigrain bread.

Add a slice of ham and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.

Take another slice of bread and carefully cut out the center, leaving a rectangular bread frame.

Save the center piece for French toast.

Place the bread frame on top of the ham and cheese.

Repeat to make a second sandwich.

Transfer both sandwiches to a parchment-lined baking sheet.

3. Make the tuna filling

Drain the tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, diced red bell pepper, chopped green onion, and finely diced onion.

Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Mix until combined.

4. Fill the sandwiches

Spoon the tuna mixture into the bread frames.

Gently press the filling down and create a small well in the center of each sandwich.

Place one reserved egg yolk into each well.

Sprinkle mozzarella around the yolks and season lightly with salt and black pepper.

5. Bake

Bake in a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until the filling is heated through and the eggs reach your preferred doneness.

For fully cooked yolks, additional baking time may be necessary.

6. Prepare the French toast

While the sandwiches are baking, heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter.

Dip the reserved bread centers and any remaining bread into the egg and milk mixture, coating both sides.

Place them in the skillet.

Pour any remaining egg mixture over the bread, spreading it evenly.

7. Cook until golden

Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 3–5 minutes, turning as needed, until golden brown and the egg coating is fully cooked.

Remove thinner pieces when ready.

For thicker pieces, carefully stand them on their edges and cook the remaining sides until golden.

8. Serve

Transfer the French toast to a plate. Serve with maple syrup or honey if desired.

Remove the baked sandwiches from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Recipe 2: Crispy Peanut Butter French Toast Sandwiches

Golden breadcrumb crust + creamy peanut butter filling

This crispy peanut butter French toast sandwich is a delicious twist on traditional French toast. A creamy peanut butter filling is sandwiched between soft bread, dipped in an egg mixture, and coated with homemade breadcrumbs for an extra-crispy finish.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 30 ml milk
• A pinch of salt
• 2 slices whole wheat bread per sandwich
• Peanut butter, as needed
• 10 g unsalted butter, per cooking batch
• A little olive oil
• Maple syrup, optional

Instructions

1. Prepare the egg mixture

Crack 2 eggs into a bowl.

Add 30 ml milk and a pinch of salt.

Whisk until smooth and transfer to a shallow dish.

2. Make homemade breadcrumbs

Trim the crusts from the bread.

Cut the reserved crusts into smaller pieces.

Place them in a food processor and blend into fine breadcrumbs.

Transfer to a plate.

3. Assemble the sandwich

Spread a generous layer of peanut butter over one slice of bread.

Place the second slice on top and press gently.

4. Coat the sandwich

Dip the sandwich into the egg mixture, coating all sides.

Transfer to the breadcrumbs and coat all six sides, pressing gently so the crumbs stick.

5. Cook

Heat a nonstick skillet over low to medium-low heat.

Add a little olive oil and 10 g unsalted butter.

Place the coated sandwich in the skillet.

Cook over low heat for approximately 5 minutes, turning until the two large sides are golden and crispy.

Carefully stand the sandwich on each edge to brown the remaining four sides.

6. Serve

Transfer to a plate and slice in half.

Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.

For a simpler version, skip the breadcrumbs and cook the egg-coated peanut butter sandwich directly in the skillet.

Recipe 3: Crispy Cheesy Sourdough Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Buttery sourdough + marbled cheddar + mozzarella

These cheesy sourdough sandwiches have a beautifully crispy, golden exterior and a rich, melted cheese filling. They\’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick lunch.

Ingredients

• 4 slices sourdough bread
• 2 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, for spreading
• 15 g mayonnaise
• 20 g additional unsalted butter, divided
• Marbled cheddar cheese, shredded, as desired
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded, as desired

Instructions

1. Prepare the bread

Arrange 4 slices of sourdough bread on a work surface.

Spread the softened butter evenly over one side of each slice.

Brush a thin layer of mayonnaise over the buttered sides.

2. Assemble the sandwiches

Preheat a skillet over medium heat.

Add 10 g unsalted butter and allow it to melt.

Place 2 slices of bread in the skillet, buttered sides facing down.

Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded marbled cheddar over the bread.

Place the remaining bread slices on top, buttered sides facing up.

3. Add mozzarella

Grate mozzarella over the tops of the sandwiches.

Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for approximately 3 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown.

4. Flip

Carefully flip the sandwiches using a plate.

Add the remaining 10 g unsalted butter to the skillet.

Return the sandwiches to the skillet with the previously uncooked sides facing down.

5. Finish cooking

Sprinkle another layer of mozzarella over the sandwiches.

Cover and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted.

6. Serve

Transfer to a serving plate.

Slice and enjoy while the cheese is warm and melted.

Helpful Tips & Substitutions

• Bread: Multigrain, whole wheat, white sandwich bread, or sourdough can all work, depending on the recipe.
• Cheese: Mozzarella melts beautifully, while cheddar provides a stronger flavor. You can also combine them.
• Peanut butter: Use smooth or crunchy peanut butter. Almond butter is another option.
• French toast: Cook over medium-low heat so the inside cooks before the outside becomes too dark.
• Grilled cheese: Keep the heat moderate to prevent the bread from burning before the cheese melts.
• Make-ahead: The tuna filling can be prepared in advance and kept refrigerated until ready to assemble.

Estimated Nutrition Information

Recipe	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
Baked tuna & egg sandwich, 1 sandwich	~450 kcal	~30 g	~26 g	~25 g
French toast, 1 portion	~270 kcal	~10 g	~26 g	~14 g
Peanut butter French toast, 1 sandwich	~520 kcal	~22 g	~40 g	~32 g
Cheesy sourdough sandwich, 1 sandwich	~650 kcal	~27 g	~43 g	~42 g

Estimates assume standard bread slices, typical cheese portions, approximately 2 tablespoons of peanut butter per sandwich, and a share of the cooking fats. Values may change substantially with portion size.

Recipe	Fiber	Sugar	Sodium
Baked tuna & egg sandwich	~4 g	~4 g	~850 mg
French toast	~3 g	~5 g	~300 mg
Peanut butter French toast	~6 g	~8 g	~550 mg
Cheesy sourdough sandwich	~2 g	~4 g	~1,050 mg

Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients, brands, and serving sizes used.