Crunchy Cereal–Crusted French Toast

Name: Crunchy Cereal–Crusted French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French, Jewish, American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup 2% Reduced-Fat Milk; 2 tbsp Butter; 6 whole Challah Bread; 7 oz Corn Flake Cereal; 3 whole Eggs; 0.25 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 0.25 tsp Ground Nutmeg; 1 cup Heavy Cream; 2.5 tbsp Sugar; 0.5 tsp Vanilla Extract

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Crunchy Cereal–Crusted French Toast marries a rich vanilla-cinnamon custard with a coating of caramelized, buttery cereal for a crisp exterior and plush, custardy center. It’s a playful twist on classic French toast, perfect for a weekend brunch or a special-occasion breakfast that feels nostalgic yet indulgent without being too sweet.

Prep15 mins
Cook35 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Beat the eggs and sugar in a bowl until smooth. Add the cream, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg; whisk until smooth. Place the crushed cereal in a shallow dish; set aside. Dip the egg bread into the egg mixture two slices at a time until the mixture soaks to the center, about 30 seconds per side. Press the soaked bread into the crushed cereal to coat both sides. Place the coated slices on a sheet of waxed paper.
2

Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the French toast in the hot skillet until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.