Best 2 Crispy Baked French Toast Recipes

Crispy baked french toast is a delightful breakfast or brunch dish that offers a crispy outer layer and a soft and fluffy interior. This classic dish can be elevated to new heights with the right recipe and a few simple tips. With the perfect combination of ingredients, techniques, and a touch of creativity, you can create a crispy baked french toast that will impress your family and friends alike.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRISPY BAKED FRENCH TOAST

Crispy Baked French Toast image

Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs put the crunch into your French toast.

Provided by Kikkoman

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Kikkoman

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 ¼ cups milk
¾ teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs
8 slices dry white bread
¼ cup butter
¼ cup vegetable oil
Butter
Maple syrup

Steps:

Beat eggs together with milk, sugar and Vanilla extract in shallow bowl until well blended. Place panko in pie pan or shallow dish. Dip each bread slice into egg mixture, thoroughly coating both sides; then coat both sides of bread slices with bread crumbs. Place on large wire rack.
Add butter and oil into 17-1/4 x 11-1/2-inch jellyroll pan. Place pan in 400 degrees F. oven 1 to 2 minutes, or until butter melts. Remove pan from oven.
Place bread slices into pan, in single layer, turning over once to coat both sides of bread slices with butter mixture.
Return to oven and bake 15 minutes. Turn bread slices over and bake 10 minutes longer, or until golden brown.
Serve with butter and maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Cholesterol 206.6 mg, Fat 43.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 609.7 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

LORENA GARCIA'S BAKED CRISPY FRENCH TOAST

Lorena Garcia's Baked Crispy French Toast image

Chef Garcia's version, with strawberries, yogurt and crushed cornflakes are delicious. Her note on the nutrition info: "0when compared to a traditional recipe, has a 19 percent reduction in calories, a 25 percent reduction in carbohydrates and a 64 percent reduction in sugars!"

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories Breads

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup 1% low-fat milk
3/4 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup Splenda sugar substitute, granular
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
6 slices white bread, crusts removed and cut diagonally in half (1 inch slices)
4 cups corn flakes cereal, finely crushed
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 cup strawberry, sliced
1 cup non-fat vanilla yogurt
fresh mint sprig (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine milk, half-and-half, SPLENDA® Granular, and vanilla; whisk until SPLENDA® Granular dissolves. Add eggs, whisking until blended.
Dip bread into the milk mixture; dredge in cornflakes cereal. Place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Sprinkle a small amount of cinnamon over 6 plates. Arrange 2 toast triangles in the center of each plate. Arrange strawberries around toast; top toast with a small scoop of vanilla yogurt. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.4, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 383.4, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7.2, Protein 9.8

Tips:

For a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior, use a combination of stale bread and fresh bread.
Use a shallow baking dish to ensure that the French toast cooks evenly.
Whisk the egg mixture thoroughly to ensure that all of the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture until they are evenly coated.
Use a non-stick cooking spray or butter to grease the baking dish to prevent the French toast from sticking.
Bake the French toast in a preheated oven until it is golden brown and crispy.
Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Crispy baked French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. By following these tips, you can create a perfect batch of French toast that is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, crispy baked French toast is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.