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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Recipe Information
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
- to taste pure maple syrup (for serving)
- to taste fresh fruit or powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar, and salt until fully incorporated.
Pour the cornflakes onto a wide plate and lightly crush them using the back of a spoon or your hands. Set aside.
Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter to melt.
Dip a slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well-coated but not overly saturated.
Dredge the egg-coated bread in the crushed cornflakes, pressing lightly to adhere the cereal to both sides of the bread.
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.
Repeat with the remaining slices of bread, working in batches as necessary.
Serve the French toast warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2429 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.3 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.6 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 959 mg | 320% | |
| Sodium | 3769 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 373.2 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.2 g | ||
| Protein | 78.1 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.9 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 630 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 61.0 mg | 339% | |
| Potassium | 1289 mg | 27% | |
*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.
