Crunchy French Toast
Transform your breakfast game with this irresistibly **Crunchy French Toast**, a delightful twist on the classic recipe. Thick slices of brioche or challah are dipped in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture and then coated in crushed cornflakes for a golden, crispy texture that’s simply irresistible. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this dish boasts a perfect balance of softness on the inside and a satisfying crunch on the outside. Fry it to golden perfection in butter or oil, then finish with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar for an indulgent start to your day. Whether you’re serving up brunch for a crowd or treating yourself to a weekend breakfast, this elevated French toast will impress every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices Thick slices of bread (brioche or challah preferred)
- 3 Large eggs
- 0.75 cups Whole milk
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoons Sugar (optional)
- 2 cups Cornflakes cereal, crushed
- 2 tablespoons Butter or neutral oil (for frying)
- to taste Maple syrup or powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sugar (if using). Whisk until well combined.
Pour the crushed cornflakes onto a shallow plate or pie pan and set aside.
Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter or oil to coat the surface.
Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly coated. Let any excess drip off.
Press the egg-dipped bread into the crushed cornflakes, coating both sides and pressing gently so the cornflakes adhere well.
Place the coated bread slices onto the preheated skillet or griddle. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Work in batches if necessary, adding more butter or oil as needed.
Remove the cooked French toast from the skillet and transfer to a serving plate.
Serve the Crunchy French Toast warm, topped with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.8 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.7 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 763 mg | 254% | |
| Sodium | 3084 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 381.1 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.3 g | ||
| Protein | 70.2 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 470 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 77.0 mg | 428% | |
| Potassium | 1084 mg | 23% | |
*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.
