Crunchy Crust French Toast Recipe

2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
4 teaspoons sugar
¼ to ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup flaked shredded coconut
2/3 cup crushed cornflakes
8 bread slices
6 tablespoons margarine or butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Maple syrup, warmed

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
2. Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl until well beaten. Add the milk, sugar, and cinnamon; mix well.
3. Combine the coconut and the cornflakes in a shallow pan.
4. Heat the margarine and oil in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly. Dip 4 bread slices into the egg mixture, then coat with the coconut mixture. Place bread slices in pan and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Keep warm in the oven on an ovenproof platter. Repeat with the remaining bread. Serve with maple syrup. Serves 4 to 8.

Tips From Our Test Kitchen: Work quickly when dipping the bread slices into the egg mixture or they will absorb too much egg mixture and fall apart. This dish tastes like a “cousin” to the macaroon.