Cornflake Crusted French Toast – Simply Scratch

This Cornflake Crusted French Toast is a delicious 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.

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Cornflake crusted French toast is such a fun and delicious spin on a classic. I first made these in 2012 and have made them on occasion ever since. They are so deliciously flavorful and my family and I adore the crispy exterior.

In this recipe, 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 delicious!

To Make This Cornflake Crusted French Toast You Will Need:

• 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 super 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?

Absolutely! 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.

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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!

This recipe was originally posted on April 23, 2012 and has been updated with clear and concise instructions, new photography and helpful information.