Cinnamon Toast Crunch French Toast
With its fluffy interior and crunchy cinnamon sugar exterior, my Cinnamon Toast Crunch French Toast will remind you of your favorite childhood cereal. French toast - just add nostalgia!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, French
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 308kcal
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Panko crust
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tbs butter melted
French Toast
- 8 slices bread sliced thickly
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Panko Topping
In a small sheet pan, or other shallow container, mix together panko breadcrumbs, sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzle over with melted butter and mix with a fork until completely combined.
French Toast
Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and cardamom and pour into another small sheet pan, or other shallow container.
Warm large nonstick pan up to medium low heat, then drop 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan and allow to melt. Dip bread in egg mixture, turning to coat both sides evenly.
Gently press press soaked bread into panko crumb mixture to coat. Place a piece of bread in the pan and cook 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip over and cook 2-3 minutes on the other side.
Place on a wire rack set on a large sheet pan (to prevent sogginess) and keep warm in a 200° oven. Repeat with the rest of the bread. You may need to wipe out the pan once or twice during cooking as the excess butter and crumbs may burn.
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Serve with syrup and fresh fruit, if desired.
Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 419IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg