Description
Crunchy French Toast takes the classic breakfast favorite to the next level by coating thick slices of bread in a crispy cereal crust. It’s golden, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside – the perfect blend of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 thick slices of bread (like Texas Toast)
- 2 heaping cups of crispy rice cereal or crushed corn flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your griddle to 350°F or heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Place the crispy rice cereal or crushed corn flakes in a shallow dish or plate.
- In a blender or shallow bowl, combine eggs, milk, flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth (some lumps are okay).
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides well.
- Press each coated bread slice into the cereal to coat both sides thoroughly.
- Lightly grease your skillet or griddle with butter or cooking spray.
- Cook the coated bread slices for a few minutes on each side until golden brown and crunchy.
- Serve immediately while warm, with your favorite toppings like maple syrup or fresh fruit.
Notes
- Use gluten-free bread and cereal to make this recipe gluten-free.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and butter alternatives.
- Make it vegan by replacing eggs with flaxseed meal mixture and using plant-based milk and butter.
- Try adding nutmeg or citrus zest for an extra flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: crunchy french toast, crispy french toast, breakfast recipe, cereal crust toast, easy french toast