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This Cornflake Crusted French Toast is a savory and fun way to enjoy your morning french toast. Thick slices of bread are dipped in a cinnamon-vanilla egg and milk mixture before dipping into crushed cornflake cereal and griddled until crisp and golden. Yields 8 (2-piece) servings.

This is your sign to crust your French toast in cornflakes.

Cornflake crusted French toast is such a fun and satisfying spin on a old-school. I first made these in 2012 and have made them on occasion ever since. They are so deliciously well-seasoned and everyone at the table and I adore the crispy exterior.

In this method, thick sliced bread is dipped in a cinnamon and nutmeg custard and then coated in crushed cornflakes. Griddling them gets them nice and toasty and golden brown. I like to serve these spread with salted butter, a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of pure maple syrup!

So crispy, so crunchy and SO satisfying!

To cook this Cornflake Crusted French Toast Set out:

• cornflake cereal – Adds crunch and subtly sweet corn flavor.
• eggs – Adds richness and flavor to the custard.
• milk – Use whatever you have on hand (cow’s milk, soy milk, oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk or cashew milk). Any of these will work.
• pure vanilla extract – Adds distinct flavor and enhances the other flavors in the dish.
• cinnamon (ground) – Lends distinct warm and woodsy flavor.
• nutmeg (ground) – Warm, aromatic with subtle hints of clove.
• kosher salt – Helps to balance the sweetness and enhance flavors.
• thick sliced bread – I like to use a thick sliced bread like; Texas toast or brioche or challah.
• salted butter – For serving.
• maple syrup – For serving.

Start by placing 6 cups of cornflakes into a large re-sealable bag. Crush the cereal either with your hands, a rolling pin, mallet or pie plate. You want small pieces not especially fine crumbs.

Transfer the cornflake crumbs into a shallow dish and set aside for a sec.

In a separate shallow bowl, add 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg and a small pinch of fine salt.

Whisk to break up the eggs and to combine them with the spices before pouring in 1 cup of milk.

Whisk well to incorporate and set it next to you cornflake crumbs.

Preheat a skillet or griddle. For my griddle (linked in the recipe printable) I had it set at 300°F. If using a skillet preheat the pan over medium heat.

Dip the bread into the egg batter for a few seconds on each side, letting any excess drip back into the bowl.

Immediately dip and gently press the bread into the cereal crumbs.

Transfer each coated piece to a wire rack set into a rimmed sheet pan and repeat with the remaining slices. Once you’re done, spay each side with nonstick baking spray – I like to use a ghee oil spray.

Work in batches, placing the cereal coated french toast into the preheated griddle or large skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes a side or until golden. You might need to adjust the heat between each batch.

Next, flip and repeat.

Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in a low oven and repeat with the remaining pieces.

Serve topped with butter and drizzle with real maple syrup.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH Cornflake FRENCH TOAST:

• pork, chicken or turkey bacon
• veggie, regular or maple sausage links or patties
• fresh fruit and/or berries
• orange juice, coffee or tea
• for brunch, serve with scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, yogurt and hash browns.

HOW LONG WILL FRENCH TOAST LAST IN THE FRIDGE:

Got leftover French toast? Save it and enjoy it later in the week! Store the French toast in an air-tight container or resealable bag/stasher bag (to avoid drying out or absorbing fridge odors) and refrigerate for up to 3 to 5 days!

CAN FRENCH TOAST BE FROZEN?

Completely! Flash freeze the French toast first on a rimmed baking sheet for 30 minutes, portion serving amounts into resealable baggies (or stasher bags) and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

NOTE: When refrigerated or frozen, cornflake crusted french toast will lose some texture, so (once defrosted if frozen) I would pan fry to crisp them back up a little.

Enjoy! And if you give this Cornflake Crusted French Toast recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!