Crunch Topped French Toast
Elevate your breakfast game with this irresistibly decadent Crunch Topped French Toast! Perfectly thick slices of brioche, challah, or Texas toast are soaked in a rich custard mixture infused with vanilla and cinnamon, then coated in crushed cornflakes for a crispy, golden exterior. This twist on a classic French toast combines creamy and crunchy textures in every bite, creating a delightful balance that's sure to impress. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, it's the ultimate family-friendly breakfast or brunch centerpiece. Top it off with a drizzle of warm maple syrup, a handful of fresh fruit, and a dusting of powdered sugar for a restaurant-quality experience at home. Keywords: Crunch Topped French Toast, crispy French toast, cornflake crusted, breakfast ideas, brunch recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces thick slices of bread (brioche, challah, or Texas toast)
- 3 pieces large eggs
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 0.25 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes (or other crispy cereal)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups maple syrup (for serving)
- 1 cup fresh fruit (optional, for serving)
- 1 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
In a shallow dish or bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
Place the crushed cornflakes in a separate shallow dish or plate.
Dip a slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly coated but not overly soaked.
Gently press the egg-coated bread into the crushed cornflakes, covering both sides in the cereal and pressing lightly to adhere the flakes.
Repeat the coating process for all slices of bread, setting them aside on a plate as you go.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Allow the butter to melt and coat the pan.
Place a few pieces of the prepared bread in the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the cooked French toast from the skillet and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining slices, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Serve the crunch-topped French toast warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, fresh fruit, and a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2689 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.6 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.8 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 815 mg | 272% | |
| Sodium | 2735 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 407.9 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 149.8 g | ||
| Protein | 61.5 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 598 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 45.0 mg | 250% | |
| Potassium | 1341 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
