Cornflake Crusted French Toast
This Cornflake Crusted French Toast is a crispy and flavorful twist on the breakfast classic. Each slice is coated in a golden layer of crushed cornflakes, creating the perfect contrast to the soft and custardy center. Topped with fresh berries, whipped cream, and syrup, it’s an irresistible dish that’s ideal for brunches or indulgent mornings at home.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 562kcal
Ingredients
- 12 slices Texas toast or other thick sliced bread
- 6 cups cornflakes crushed
- neutral oil for frying
Egg mixture:
- 2 cups milk
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
Toppings:
- syrup
- whipped cream
- fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
- Cover a large plate with paper towels and set aside.
- In a large shallow bowl, whisking milk, eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk in the flour, cinnamon, and baking powder together. Slowly whisk the flour mixture into the egg mixture.
- Add crushed cornflakes to a shallow bowl and place next to the egg batter.
- Heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Dip bread in batter, allow any excess batter to drip off and dip in the cornflakes until well coated on both sides.
- Immediately fry in the hot oil until golden brown on each side.
- Drain onto the prepared plate with paper towels . After that transfer to a non-stick baking sheet in the 200 degree oven to keep warm while you cook the other slices.
- Serve warm with topped with syrup, fresh berries, and whipped cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 949mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 712IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 22mg