Cornflake French Toast

During the week I eat the same breakfast almost every day: oatmeal with brown sugar. It’s not very exciting but it keeps me full while I run around. On the weekends I like a more exciting start to the day since I have the time and am usually cooking for more people than just myself. This crunchy twist on French toast coated in crushed cornflakes makes for a fun and delicious breakfast or brunch everyone will love.

Cornflake French Toast

Key Ingredients in This Recipe

• Bread – I use a classic buttermilk sandwich bread for this recipe. The buttermilk adds a tangy moist flavor and keeps the bread moist. You can swap in another bread like thick Texas toast, eggy brioche or challah bread if desired.
• Cornflakes – This cereal adds an extra crunch to the outside of this french toast recipe. I lightly crush cornflakes so the smaller pieces adhere to the battered bread better.

How to Make Cornflake French Toast

Step 1: Make the batter.

In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Add the crushed frosted corn flakes to a large shallow bowl.

Step 2: Heat pan. 

Heat a griddle or large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and allow to melt.

Step 3: Dip bread in the batter. 

Dip one piece of bread at a time into the egg mixture and coat both sides, then dip each side of the bread in the cornflakes until you’ve formed a generous crust.

Step 4: Cook French toast. 

Add the coated bread to the griddle or large nonstick skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Repeat with the remaining slices of bread, adding additional butter to the pan as needed.

Step 5: Serve. 

Serve warm dusted with confectioner’s sugar then top with additional butter and maple syrup.

Tips and Tricks for This Recipe

Swaps and Substitutions

• If you like things on the sweeter side swap the cornflakes for frosted flakes.
• Add whipped cream and fresh fruit like berries or sliced bananas if desired for serving.

Other Recipes to Try

If you enjoy this cornflake crusted french toast recipe, I recommend checking out some of these:

• Brioche French Toast Topped with Fresh Berries
• Baked French Toast
• Grilled Peaches and Cream Challah French Toast

Crispy Corn Flake French Toast

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Serves 4

US Customary – Metric

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• ½ cup whole milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 8 slices ½”-thick buttermilk or brioche bread
• 4 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus additional for serving
• Confectioner’s sugar, for dusting
• Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions:

• In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Add the crushed frosted cornflakes to a large shallow bowl.
• Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and allow to melt.
• Dip one piece of bread at a time into the egg mixture and coat both sides, then dip each side of the bread in the corn flakes until you’ve formed a generous crust.
• Add the coated bread to the pan and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Repeat with the remaining slices of bread, adding additional butter to the pan as needed.
• Serve warm dusted with confectioner’s sugar then top with additional butter and maple syrup.

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