Disneyland Cornflake Crusted French Toast Recipe
Disneyland Cornflake Crusted French Toast is a delightful twist on classic French toast, featuring a crunchy cornflake coating that adds texture and flavor. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and vanilla, this breakfast treat is golden, crispy, and served with maple syrup and fresh berries for an indulgent yet easy-to-make morning meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Coating
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
For Serving
- 4 slices of thick bread (such as brioche or challah)
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for cooking)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Fresh berries (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Whisk Ingredients: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined to create the soaking mixture for the bread.
- Crush Cornflakes: Place the cornflakes in a zip-top bag and crush them lightly using a rolling pin or your hands until coarsely crushed. Transfer the crushed cornflakes into a shallow dish.
- Add Flour: Mix the all-purpose flour into the crushed cornflakes in the shallow dish to form the crispy coating mixture.
- Soak Bread: Dip each slice of thick bread into the egg mixture, letting it soak for a few seconds on each side to absorb the flavors.
- Coat with Cornflakes: Press each soaked slice firmly into the cornflake and flour mixture, making sure both sides are fully coated with the crunchy crust.
- Heat Pan: Warm a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a tablespoon of butter or add oil to prevent sticking and promote browning.
- Cook Slices: Place the coated French toast slices onto the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until they become golden brown and the cornflake crust crisps up. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Plate the French Toast: Transfer the cooked French toast slices to serving plates.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: Optionally sprinkle powdered sugar over the French toast for added sweetness and presentation.
- Add Toppings: Serve immediately with maple syrup and fresh berries for garnish to complete this delicious breakfast.
Notes
- Use thick slices of sturdy bread like brioche or challah to hold the coating and soak up the custard without falling apart.
- For extra crunch, toast the cornflakes lightly before crushing them.
- If preferred, substitute maple syrup with honey or fruit compote.
- Fresh berries add a pop of color and freshness, but you can also use sliced bananas or nuts.
- This recipe can be made dairy-free by using plant-based milk and oil instead of butter.
