Description
Indulgent crunchy nut french toast brings classic breakfast comfort to new heights with its golden, crispy exterior and rich, creamy center. Nutty layers add delightful texture, making each bite a luxurious morning celebration you’ll savor from first taste to last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 slices thick bread (brioche or white)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups Crunchy Nut cornflakes, crushed
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Crush Crunchy Nut cornflakes into fine, even crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor.
- Spread crushed cornflakes evenly across a shallow dish for easy coating.
- Dunk each bread slice into the egg mixture, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Carefully transfer the egg-soaked bread into the crushed cornflake dish, pressing gently to create a thick, crispy exterior.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, maintaining a temperature around 350°F.
- Place coated bread slices into the hot skillet, cooking for approximately 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown color and crisp texture.
- Transfer cooked French toast to a serving plate, allowing excess butter to drain.
- Drizzle warm maple syrup generously over the crunchy toast just before serving.
- Garnish with additional crushed cornflakes or a light dusting of powdered sugar for extra visual appeal and texture.
Notes
- Crush cornflakes coarsely to ensure a consistent, crunchy texture that adheres perfectly to the bread.
- Use day-old bread for better absorption of the egg mixture, preventing soggy centers and maintaining a crisp exterior.
- Adjust heat to medium-low if cornflakes brown too quickly, allowing the bread to cook evenly without burning.
- Experiment with alternative milks like almond or oat for a dairy-free version that still delivers rich, creamy flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg