Disneyland Cornflake-Crusted French Toast Recipe
This Disneyland Cornflake Crusted French Toast recipe offers a delightful twist on classic French toast by adding a crispy, crunchy cornflake coating. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, this dish combines thick slices of brioche or challah soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture and coated with a crunchy blend of crushed cornflakes and flour, then pan-fried to golden perfection. Serve with maple syrup and fresh berries for a deliciously indulgent morning treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Breading
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
For Cooking and 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, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Crush Cornflakes: Place the cornflakes in a zip-top bag and crush them lightly with a rolling pin or your hands until they are coarsely crushed. Transfer to a shallow dish.
- Add Flour: Mix in the all-purpose flour with the crushed cornflakes in the same shallow dish to create the coating.
- Soak Bread: Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side to absorb the flavors.
- Coat with Cornflakes: Press each soaked bread slice into the cornflake and flour mixture, ensuring both sides are thoroughly coated for a crispy crust.
- Heat Pan: Heat a tablespoon of butter or oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat until melted and hot.
- Cook Slices: Add the coated slices to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Plate the French Toast: Transfer cooked French toast to serving plates once done.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: Optionally dust with powdered sugar for added sweetness and presentation.
- Add Toppings: Serve warm with maple syrup and garnish with fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- Use thick slices of bread like brioche or challah for best texture and flavor.
- Ensure the cornflakes are coarsely crushed, not turned to powder, to maintain crunch.
- Adjust cooking time based on your stove and skillet type to avoid burning.
- For dairy-free, use non-dairy milk and oil instead of butter.
- Fresh berries add color and freshness but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Cooking in batches helps keep the skillet temperature consistent for even browning.
