Cinnamon Crunch French Toast

5 from 1 vote

This Apple Cinnamon French Toast is a perfect weekend breakfast. Enjoy it with berries, maple syrup and a cup of coffee.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: French Toast Slices

Calories: 234kcal

Author: Irina

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In a large, non-stick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apple slices to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, until they start to soften.
1 tablespoon butter, 2 apples
Stir in the brown sugar if using, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the apples are coated. Remove from heat, transfer the apples to a plate, and set aside.
1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
4 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Place the cornflakes in a resealable plastic bag and crush them using a rolling pin or your hands until they are coarse crumbs. Pour the crushed cornflakes into a separate shallow dish.
3 cups cornflakes
Preheat the same skillet you used to cook the apples over medium heat. Add a bit of butter to the pan.
2 tablespoons butter
Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated. Allow any excess batter to drip off, then press each slice into the crushed cornflakes, coating both sides evenly.
8 slices of bread
Place the cornflake-coated bread slices onto the preheated skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Serve the French toast warm with the cooked cinnamon apple slices.

Use stale bread - slightly stale bread works best in absorbing the custard mixture without becoming too soggy. If your bread is fresh, you can dry it out in the oven for a few minutes or toast it a little in the toaster.

Keep the cooked French toast warm in a low-heat oven (around 200°F or 95°C) while you finish cooking the rest of the toast.
Storage: If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Reheating: Reheat leftover French toast in the oven or toaster oven to maintain its crispy texture. Do not use the microwave, as it can make the French toast soggy.