Thick slices of French Bread are dipped in a light custard egg batter, then dipped again in toasted, buttery, crispy, cinnamon sugar-coated Corn Flakes! A wonderful tasty Breakfast Treat!

Two slices of Crispy Cinnamon Corn Flake French Toast stacked on top of each other with butter and maple syrup.

I’ve got a breakfast recipe that’s sure to wake up your taste buds – cornflake cinnamon French toast! This dish is perfect for those mornings when you’re craving something sweet and comforting.

Last year, my husband and I went to a local country restaurant for a Saturday morning breakfast! (I love Saturdays…slower mornings mean there’s time for breakfast!)

I was torn between my usual two favorites… Fluffy Pancakes or Crunchy French Toast!

Crispy French Toast sounded mighty good that morning! To my surprise, the French Toast was dipped in a crispy cereal coating! Two breakfast treats in one! It was so good! The BEST French Toast I’ve ever had! I knew I had to replicate that recipe.

Platter full of Crispy Cinnamon French Toast with fresh strawberries.

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Ingredients Needed for Crispy French Toast

You only need a few ingredients to make this recipe. Additional recipe details are on our printable recipe card below.

8 slices French Bread – Cut into 1-inch-thick slices. You can use Texas Toast or Brioche Bread too.
4 Cups Cornflake cereal, crushed – Any brand of corn flakes works.
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 Tablespoons butter
4 large eggs
½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract – I recommend REAL vanilla extract.
½ cup milk – you can substitute with half-and-half for a creamier result.
Vegetable Oil & Butter for frying

Ingredients for Corn Flake French Toast on a white board.

How To Make Cornflake-Crusted French Toast

One of the things that makes this recipe stand out from other cornflake-coated French toast recipes is the toasted cinnamon sugar cornflake mixture.

Place 4 cups of cornflakes in a gallon Ziploc bag. Using a rolling pin, crush the cornflakes to a fine crumb consistency. You can also use a food processor.

Place crushed cornflakes in a medium-sized bowl. Add sugar and cinnamon. Mix to combine.

Cornflake crumbs with cinnamon and sugar in a medium glass bowl.

In a large, nonstick skillet, over medium-low heat, add 2 Tablespoons of butter. When the butter melts, add the cornflake mixture. You’re about to create the most delicious cinnamon toast crunch coating!

Cornflakes and cinnamon in melted butter in the skillet over medium heat.

Using a wooden spoon or spatula, push cornflakes crumbs around the skillet until the cornflakes begin to toast golden brown and the sugar caramelizes and adheres to the cornflakes.

It creates a delicious crispy cinnamon toast crunch coating!

Remove mixture from skillet and place in a large shallow dish. Allow to cool slightly. Please note it doesn’t need to be completely cool.

Cornflake mixture in a large skillet over medium heat toasting.

Preparing Egg Dip

In a shallow dish, like a pie plate, combine eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Whisk together until mixture is light and frothy!

Tip: I like to use a fork to whisk eggs and milk together, but you can use a small whisk.

Whisking eggs, vanilla, and milk until creamy.

Dipping and Coating French Toast

Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons of butter, to coat the bottom of the skillet.

Take one of the thick slices of bread and soak bread in egg batter for 1–2 minutes per side.

Dipping a slice of bread in the egg batter.

Remove the bread from the egg mixture and gently press the soaked bread into the prepared cornflakes crumbs. Make sure to coat both sides of the bread slices.

Repeat with the remaining slices of bread.

TIP: You can place prepared French toast slices on a large baking sheet until ready to cook.

Bread being dipped in the cornflake coating.

Frying Instructions

Add the bread slices, one at a time, to the preheated pan, and cook over medium heat, until golden brown on both sides, flipping once.

TIP: You may need to push the crumbs off to the side in-between cooking each of the slices of bread, so they don’t burn and stick to the French toast.

Slices of French toast in a large skillet on the stove.

Serve hot with your favorite toppings – I like to use maple syrup, whipped cream, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. You can also top them with fresh fruit. I love fresh-sliced strawberries!

French Toast stacked with butter and Maple Syrup pouring over the top of them.

Recipe Wrap-up

This corn flake cinnamon French toast is the perfect combination of crispy, crunchy, and creamy. The cornflakes add a unique texture and flavor that really takes this dish to the next level.

It’s also a great way to use up leftover cornflakes from your cereal box. Trust me, y’all, this recipe will become a breakfast favorite in no time!

Other Favorite Breakfast Recipes!

Thanks for stopping by my Nest today! I hope you enjoy this easy French Toast recipe this weekend.

Happy Nesting!

Printable Recipe

Easy Cinnamon Cornflake French Toast

Thick slices of French Bread are dipped in a light egg batter, then dipped again in toasted, buttery, crispy, cinnamon sugar-coated Corn Flakes! A wonderful tasty Breakfast Treat!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Additional Time 10

Total Time 24

Servings slices

Calories 870 kcal

Ingredients

8 Slices French Bread cut 1 inch thick
4 Cups Cornflakes
2 Tablespoon Sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 Tablespoons butter
4 Large eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ Cup milk
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil and 2 Tablespoons butter

Instructions

Place cornflakes in a gallon size Ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin, or in your food processor.
Place crushed cornflakes in a medium size bowl. Add sugar and cinnamon. Mix to combine.
In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt 2 Tablespoons butter. Add cornflake mixture. Toast in melted butter until golden brown and sugar has caramelized.
Remove cornflakes from skillet and place in a large shallow dish.
In another shallow whisk together eggs, vanilla, and milk. Mix until well combined.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and butter. Preheat.
While the skillet is preheating, place a slice of bread in egg custard batter, soak both sides. Gently press soaked bread into cornflake mixture, coating both sides.
Place coated bread slices in preheated skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides, flipping once.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 870kcalCarbohydrates: 126gProtein: 29gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 219mgSodium: 1474mgFiber: 5gSugar: 19g

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Hi! I'm Norine, the cook, baker, and recipe creator behind Norine's Nest. I love sharing and creating recipes that invite family, friends, and neighbors to gather around the dinner table. Sharing good food and creating memories with those we love brings me happiness. Thanks for stopping by my Nest!