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Crunchy French Toast Recipe

Crunchy French Toast Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Crunchy French Toast recipe combines the classic comfort of French toast with a crispy cereal coating, creating a delightful breakfast treat that’s perfect for a weekend brunch or special morning. The recipe features thick slices of bread dipped in a flavorful egg mixture, then coated with crushed crispy rice cereal before being pan-fried to golden perfection. Serve it warm with your favorite syrup for an irresistible breakfast experience.

Ingredients

Egg Mixture

- 4 large eggs

Liquid Components

- 2/3 cup milk

Dry Ingredients

- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Coating

- 8 thick slices bread (like Texas Toast)
- 2 heaping cups crispy rice cereal or crushed corn flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat Cooking Surface: Preheat a griddle to 350°F or heat a skillet over medium heat to ensure a proper cooking surface for the French toast.
  2. Prepare Egg Mixture: In a blender or a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined. It’s okay if the mixture isn’t perfectly smooth.
  3. Set Up Coatings: Pour the cereal into a shallow dish. Pour the egg mixture into another shallow dish for dipping the bread.
  4. Dip the Bread: Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated, then press gently into the cereal to coat both sides thoroughly, pressing to adhere the cereal evenly.
  5. Cook the French Toast: Melt a small piece of butter in a skillet or on the griddle over medium heat (or lightly spray with cooking spray). Place the coated bread slices on the hot surface and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until the other side is also golden and crispy.
  6. Serve: Serve the crunchy French toast warm with your favorite syrup and toppings.

Notes

  • Use thick slices of bread to prevent sogginess and achieve a crispy coating.
  • Crushing the cereal into small chunks helps create a more even crispy coating.
  • Adjust cooking time for thicker slices to ensure they are fully cooked through.
  • For an extra flavor twist, add a pinch of nutmeg or powdered ginger to the egg mixture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Find it online: https://jessicasrecipes.com/crunchy-french-toast-recipe/