Description
A magical breakfast recipe featuring soft brioche or challah bread coated in crunchy cornflakes, flavored with cinnamon and maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 cups cornflakes (crushed)
- Thick-sliced brioche or challah bread
- Maple syrup (for drizzling)
- Butter (for cooking)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
- Fresh berries or whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until fully blended.
- Crush cornflakes in a plastic bag until they resemble breadcrumbs.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter in it.
- Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture, soaking briefly on each side.
- Press the wetted bread into the crushed cornflakes to coat evenly.
- Cook the coated bread slices in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a warm plate, drizzle with maple syrup, and dust with powdered sugar. Serve with fresh berries or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For a vegan version, replace eggs with a mixture of ground flaxseed and water. Ensure the skillet is not overcrowded for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: breakfast, French toast, Disneyland, brunch, comfort food