Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with this Crunchy French Toast recipe. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures – a crisp cornflake coating giving way to a soft, custardy center. Perfect for a special morning or brunch indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 4 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or Texas toast)
Egg Mixture:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Coating:
- 1 ½ cups crushed cornflakes
For Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons butter
Optional Toppings:
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- Coat Bread: Place crushed cornflakes in a separate dish. Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, then coat with cornflakes.
- Cook French Toast: Cook coated bread in buttered skillet until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Serve: Plate and serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use coarsely crushed cornflakes and press firmly.
- Day-old bread works best for this recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
