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Crunchy French Toast

Crunchy French Toast gives the popular breakfast a little crunch from cornflakes cereal that coat the bread.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: Crunchy French Toast
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 394kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • cups (306 g) whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon, more or less to taste
  • 10-12 slices thick bread, like Texas Toast
  • 5 cups (125 g) cornflakes, about 2½ cups crushed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • pure maple syrup

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon until smooth. Set aside.
  • Add cornflakes to a large zipper bag. Remove the air from the bag and seal it shut. Use a rolling pin (or your hands) to slightly crush the cornflakes into a smaller crumb. You should get about 2½ cups of crushed cornflakes.
  • Add the crushed cornflakes to a plate in an even layer.
  • Heat griddle over medium heat, about 350°F. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the griddle.
  • Working in batches, dip slices of bread into the egg mixture (not soaking the bread) and then into the cornflakes. Press down slightly so the crumb sticks.
  • Place the bread on the hot griddle and cook for 1 to 1½ minutes on each side or until golden brown. Add more butter before cooking the next batch.
  • Serve with room temperature butter, syrup, or fresh fruit. Best served hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal