Crunchy Crust French Toast Recipe
Ingredients
2 eggs
2/3 cup 2% recued-fat milk
4 teaspoons sugar
¼ to ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup flaked shredded coconut
2/3 cup crushed cornflakes
9 bread slices
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoons vegetable oil
Maple syrup, warmed (optional)
Instructions
2/3 cup 2% recued-fat milk
4 teaspoons sugar
¼ to ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup flaked shredded coconut
2/3 cup crushed cornflakes
9 bread slices
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoons vegetable oil
Maple syrup, warmed (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 300F.
2. Whisk eggs in a medium bowl until well beaten. Add milk, sugar, and cinnamon; mix well.
3. Combine coconut and cornflakes in a shallow pan.
4. Heat half the butter and half the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly. Dip half the bread slices into egg mixture, then coat with coconut mixture. Place bread slices in pan and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to an ovenproof platter and keep warm in oven. Repeat with remaining butter, oil and bread. Serve with maple syrup, if using. Serves 6.
Tips from the Test Kitchen
2. Whisk eggs in a medium bowl until well beaten. Add milk, sugar, and cinnamon; mix well.
3. Combine coconut and cornflakes in a shallow pan.
4. Heat half the butter and half the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly. Dip half the bread slices into egg mixture, then coat with coconut mixture. Place bread slices in pan and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to an ovenproof platter and keep warm in oven. Repeat with remaining butter, oil and bread. Serve with maple syrup, if using. Serves 6.
Tips From Our Test Kitchen: Work quickly when dipping bread slices into egg mixture or they will absorb too much egg mixture and fall apart. This dish tastes like a “cousin” to the macaroon.
Nutritional Information
Nutritional fact per serving: 250 calories, 15g fat, 7g protein, 25g carbohydrates, 2g fiber, 270mg sodium.
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