Corn Flake Crusted French Toast
"If you've never had cornflake crusted French toast you are missing out on a real treat, my suggestion is to just try this recipe!"
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (255.4 g)
- Calories 721.1
- Total Fat - 15.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 7.8 g
- Cholesterol - 189.5 mg
- Sodium - 925.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 123.6 g
- Dietary Fiber - 4 g
- Sugars - 30.9 g
- Protein - 22.6 g
- Calcium - 104.8 mg
- Iron - 10.9 mg
- Vitamin C - 18.6 mg
- Thiamin - 1.8 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a shallow baking dish combine cream, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla. Combine with a whisk or fork. Set aside.
Step 2
In a medium baking dish or shallow bowl add crushed corn flakes.
Step 3
Heat your griddle to high heat, then generously butter griddle.
Step 4
Quickly dip a piece of bread into cream mixture, flip and dip other side. Place bread into corn flakes and press gently to coat. Flip and coat the other side. Place coated bread on griddle and cook until golden brown (approximately 2 minutes). Flip and cook other side until golden brown.
Step 5
Repeat until all French toast is cooked.
Step 6
Serve with maple syrup.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For best results, use a thick-cut French bread for this recipe.
- For a richer flavor, use vanilla paste instead of vanilla extract.
- Substitution 1: Use almond milk instead of cream. The benefit of this substitution is that almond milk is lower in fat and calories than cream, making it a healthier choice. The thinking behind this substitution is that it can help reduce the amount of saturated fat in the dish.
- Substitution 2: Use whole wheat bread instead of French bread. The benefit of this substitution is that whole wheat bread is higher in fiber and nutrients than French bread, making it a more nutritious option. The thinking behind this substitution is that it can help increase the amount of fiber and other nutrients in the dish.
Chocolate Chip French Toast In a shallow baking dish combine cream, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla. Combine with a whisk or fork. Set aside. In a medium baking dish or shallow bowl add crushed corn flakes and 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips. Heat your griddle to high heat, then generously butter griddle. Quickly dip a piece of bread into cream mixture, flip and dip other side. Place bread into corn flakes and press gently to coat. Flip and coat the other side. Place coated bread on griddle and cook until golden brown (approximately 2 minutes). Flip and cook other side until golden brown. Repeat until all French toast is cooked. Serve with maple syrup.
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FAQ
Q: How can I make the corn flakes stick to the French toast?
A: Make sure to press the corn flakes onto the French toast firmly before adding it to the griddle. The butter on the griddle will help the corn flakes stick to the toast.
Q: How long should I cook French toast?
A: Cook the French toast for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until it is golden brown. Be sure to keep an eye on it while it is cooking, as it can burn quickly.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: Corn flakes were first created by the Kellogg brothers in the late 19th century. It was originally created as a healthy, vegetarian breakfast cereal, but it has since become a popular ingredient in many recipes, including this Corn Flake Crusted French Toast.
Fun Fact 2: This Corn Flake Crusted French Toast was popularized by celebrity chef Paula Deen. She featured the recipe on her show, and it quickly became a fan favorite. It remains one of her most popular recipes to this day!