French Toast with a Crunchy Topping
Elevate your breakfast game with this irresistibly crispy French Toast with a Crunchy Topping! Combining the custardy richness of classic French toast with a delightful golden crust of crushed cornflakes, this recipe is a textural dream come true. Thick slices of brioche or challah are infused with a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture, coated in crunchy cereal, and pan-fried to perfection in buttery goodness. In just 35 minutes, you’ll have a breakfast that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Drizzle with pure maple syrup, top with fresh fruit, or dust with powdered sugar for a sweet and satisfying start to your day. Perfect for family brunches or weekend indulgences, this easy-to-make dish is a must-try for lovers of crispy, flavorful comfort food.
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Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices thick-sliced bread (brioche or challah works best)
- 2 cups cornflakes cereal (slightly crushed)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0 to taste pure maple syrup (for serving)
- 0 to taste fresh fruit or powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar, and salt until fully incorporated.
Step 2
Pour the cornflakes onto a wide plate and lightly crush them using the back of a spoon or your hands. Set aside.
Step 3
Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter to melt.
Step 4
Dip a slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well-coated but not overly saturated.
Step 5
Dredge the egg-coated bread in the crushed cornflakes, pressing lightly to adhere the cereal to both sides of the bread.
Step 6
Place the coated bread slice onto the preheated skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the French toast is golden brown and crispy. Add more butter to the skillet as needed to prevent sticking.
Step 7
Repeat with the remaining slices of bread, working in batches as necessary.
Step 8
Serve the French toast warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1115.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2428.6 |
| Total Fat 75.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 35.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g | |
| Cholesterol 959.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3769.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 373.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 107.2g | |
| Protein 78.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 275.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 629.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 61.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1289.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories