Crunchy Oven French Toast
Transform your breakfast routine with this irresistible Crunchy Oven French Toast! This baked twist on a classic favorite combines thick slices of brioche or challah bread with a velvety egg custard infused with vanilla, cinnamon, and a hint of honey. The real magic happens when each slice gets coated in crumbled crunchy cereal—think golden cornflakes or crispy rice—for a wonderfully crisp, shatter-in-your-mouth texture. The slices are oven-baked to perfection with a buttery drizzle, resulting in a golden, crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy middle. Ideal for feeding a crowd, this fuss-free recipe is ready in under 40 minutes and perfect for customizing with toppings like fresh berries, powdered sugar, or warm maple syrup. Whether it’s brunch with friends or a cozy family breakfast, this Crunchy Oven French Toast is a guaranteed hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices Thick-sliced bread (brioche or challah preferred)
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
- 3 cups Crunchy cereal (e.g., cornflakes or crispy rice cereal)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- Optional toppings (e.g., fresh berries, powdered sugar, syrup)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with nonstick spray.
In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and honey until fully combined.
Place the crunchy cereal into a separate large shallow bowl and crush it slightly with your hands or the back of a spoon to create smaller pieces.
Dip a slice of bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides thoroughly but not soaking it to the point of breaking.
Immediately press the soaked bread slice into the crushed cereal, turning to coat both sides and pressing gently to adhere the cereal to the bread.
Place the coated slice on the prepared baking sheet and repeat the process with the remaining slices of bread.
Melt the butter and drizzle it lightly over the prepared slices for added richness and crispness.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, then flip each slice and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Add your favorite toppings, such as fresh berries, powdered sugar, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1892 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.0 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.8 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 925 mg | 308% | |
| Sodium | 2734 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.7 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.8 g | ||
| Protein | 63.2 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.8 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 622 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 43.4 mg | 241% | |
| Potassium | 1201 mg | 26% | |
*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.
