Description
This Golden Crunch Cornflake French Toast takes classic French toast to the next level with a crispy, buttery cornflake coating that stays golden and crunchy on the outside while the inside remains soft, fluffy, and custardy.
Ingredients
Scale
For the French Toast
- 8 slices brioche, challah, or Texas toast
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
For the Crunchy Cornflake Coating
- 3 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed
- 1–2 tablespoons butter or neutral oil (for frying)
Optional Flavor Boosters
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg or cardamom
- 1 tablespoon orange or lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon almond or maple extract
Instructions
1. Make the Custard Mixture
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour mixture into a shallow dish.
2. Prepare the Crunch Coating
- In another shallow dish, add crushed cornflakes.
- Mix with sugar and cinnamon if desired.
3. Coat the Bread
- Dip each bread slice into the custard mixture, allowing it to soak for 3–5 seconds per side.
- Immediately press both sides of the bread into the crushed cornflakes, coating fully.
- Place coated slices on a tray until ready to cook.
4. Cook the French Toast
- Heat 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add 2–3 slices at a time (do not overcrowd).
- Cook 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat with remaining slices, adding more butter as needed.
5. Serve
- Dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve with maple syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream.
Notes
- Brioche or challah works best for maximum flavor and softness.
- Crush cornflakes by hand so they stay crunchy—avoid over-processing.
- Keep cooked French toast warm in the oven at 200°F (95°C) until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 155mg