Friendsgiving Corn-Flake Crusted French Toast
Friendsgiving Corn-Flake Crusted French Toast is a delightful twist on the classic breakfast favorite, perfect for your holiday gathering. This recipe features thick slices of brioche or challah, soaked in a rich egg mixture and coated with crunchy corn flakes, creating a deliciously crispy exterior. Drizzle with warm maple syrup and serve with fresh berries for an unforgettable brunch experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices brioche or challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups crushed corn flakes
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, soaking briefly on both sides.
- Place the soaked bread in the baking dish and top generously with crushed corn flakes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top.
- Serve warm with drizzled maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 220mg