Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast with this Crunchy Nut French Toast recipe. Thick-cut brioche or challah bread coated with a crispy cornflake and nut crust, served with maple syrup and fresh berries.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 6 slices of thick-cut brioche or challah bread
Egg Mixture:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Coating:
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for the pan)
- Maple syrup and fresh berries for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Coating: Mix cornflakes and nuts in a dish. Dip bread in egg mixture, then coat in cornflake mixture.
- Cook French Toast: Cook slices in buttered skillet until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with maple syrup and berries.
Notes
- Toast cornflakes for extra crunch.
- Use gluten-free ingredients for a gluten-free version.
- Prepare egg mixture ahead and refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
