Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with this Crunchy French Toast recipe. Thick slices of brioche or challah bread are coated in a crispy cornflake crust, creating a golden and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 4 thick slices of brioche or challah bread
Egg Mixture:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Coating and Serving:
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh berries for serving
Instructions
- Egg Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
- Coating: Place crushed cornflakes in a separate dish. Dip bread slices in egg mixture, then coat with cornflakes.
- Cooking: Fry bread slices in butter until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Serve: Plate and serve warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and berries.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for best results—it soaks up the custard without falling apart.
- Try adding a pinch of nutmeg or using flavored cornflakes for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
