This Crunchy French Toast recipe turns an ordinary breakfast into a delightful morning masterpiece in just 20 minutes. With its golden-brown exterior and perfectly balanced sweetness, each slice delivers a satisfying crunch that sets it apart from traditional French toast. Simple ingredients create a protein-rich breakfast that’s both comforting and energizing – perfect for busy weekday mornings or lazy weekend brunches.
Ingredients Needed
- Eggs: 4 large eggs, room temperature for better mixing
- Milk: 2/3 cup, any type works well
- Dry Mix: 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 tsp salt
- Seasonings: 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Bread: 8 thick slices of Texas Toast
- Coating: 2 cups crispy rice cereal or crushed corn flakes
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Heat Up: Preheat your griddle to 350°F or set skillet over medium heat
- Prepare Stations: Place cereal in one shallow dish and prepare egg mixture in another
- Mix Batter: Blend or whisk eggs, milk, flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla until combined
- Coating Process: Dip bread slices in egg mixture, then press into cereal coating both sides
- Cook Time: Melt butter on heated surface, cook each slice until golden brown on both sides
- Serve: Present warm with your preferred syrup drizzled on top
Cooking Tips
Hey there! Want to make your Crunchy French Toast absolutely perfect? Keep your griddle or pan at medium heat – too hot and the cereal coating might burn before the inside cooks. A great trick is to test the heat with a tiny drop of the egg mixture – it should sizzle gently, not splatter wildly. If you’re using a skillet, pick one with a heavy bottom for even heating. Your bread slices should be nice and thick (about 1-inch) to hold up to all that delicious coating!
Fun Variations
Love playing with flavors? Try these tasty twists! Switch up your cereal – Captain Crunch makes it super sweet, while Honey Bunches of Oats adds a lovely honey note. You can also add 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg or cardamom to the egg mixture for a warm, spicy kick. For chocolate lovers, mix in 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder with the flour. During fall, try pumpkin pie spice instead of plain cinnamon!
Serving Ideas
Make your breakfast table extra special! Besides maple syrup, try fresh berries, sliced bananas, or a dollop of whipped cream. A sprinkle of powdered sugar looks pretty and tastes great. For a fancy brunch, set up a topping bar with different fruits, nuts, and syrups. Want something different? Try a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for a breakfast-dessert combo!
Storage Tips
Made too much? No problem! Let your French toast cool completely, then place wax paper between each slice and store in a zip-top bag in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, pop them in the toaster or warm them in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes – they’ll crisp right back up! Avoid microwaving if you can, as it might make the crunchy coating soft.
Crunchy French Toast
Equipment
- Griddle or Skillet
- shallow dishes
- blender or whisk
Ingredients
- 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 slices bread thick slices like Texas Toast
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal or crushed corn flakes heaping
Instructions
- Preheat griddle to 350 degrees F or or heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add cereal to a shallow pie dish or plate.
- Add all ingredients, except the bread and cornflakes to a blender or to a shallow dish and whisk well to combine. If whisking by hand, it’s okay if the flour doesn’t mix in completely smooth.
- Add the batter and the cereal to two separate shallow dishes. Dip each piece of bread into the egg mixture on both sides and then press gently into the cereal, flipping to coat both sides.
- Melt a small piece of butter in a skillet or griddle over medium heat (or grease with cooking spray). Place the bread slices on the hot skillet and cook for a few minutes until golden on the bottom and then flip and cook on the other side.
- Serve warm with your your favorite syrup.
