Wake up sleepy head and enjoy this Orange Flavored French Toast - it's so good! It has a crunchy coating with orange zest.
As you are trying to eat up your leftover ham, your leftover corn flakes from that cheesy potato casserole you made for Easter are feeling left out! It's always all about the leftover ham after a holiday. And while there are many recipes for that - what about the corn flakes?
When I made our cheesy potatoes this past Sunday, I was looking for a way to use up the box. Sorry, but plain corn flakes with milk just doesn't appeal to me! But this crispy french toast was a sure winner.
What also makes this breakfast so good is the bread. - it's not just your average slice of white bread but a nice thick slice of challah. If you aren't sure where to buy it, head over to Trader Joe's.
The texture is soft but chewy - though I'm not sure if that makes sense! But trust me, it makes the perfect french toast.
While you could eat them with no syrup since they have such great orange flavor, we love to pour some quality maple syrup over ours. (Note the recipe uses orange liqueur but you can substitute extract in its place)
Now let's not let the ham feel left out, so here is a recipe you could use for those leftovers.
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Crispy Orange French Toast
A tasty french toast with orange flavor!
Ingredients
- 4 beaten eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- 1-2 teaspoons orange liqueur (or ½ teaspoon orange extract)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups crushed corn flakes
- 8 slices of challah bread (about ½″ thick)
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- ½ cup Maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon butter
- Beat together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, orange liqueur or extract and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Place crushed corn flakes in another shallow bowl
- Dip bread (cook 2 slices at a time) in egg mixture about 3 seconds on each side and then press into corn flakes
- Place on griddle and cook total for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and only turn once.
- Serve with maple syrup
- Repeat with remaining bread and add more butter to griddle as needed
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Marcie FlavortheMoments says
I rarely ever buy corn flakes because (a) they're boring as a cereal and (2) I forget about coating foods in them! I've done it with chicken, but never french toast. These look terrific, and I love the orange flavor!
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Love challah french toast! The orange flavoring just adds to the appeal!
lucy B says
Looks sooo yummy!
Cathy McInnes says
My mouth is watering! Wow! This is amazing! What a yummy recipe! I would love for you to share this at my link party Making Memories Mondays going on now! 🙂
Cathy@threekidsandafish{dot}com
Cathy Trochelman says
You're spot on with this recipe, Deb....french toast is always missing a little crunch. Love it!
Ash and Crafts says
Hi there! Visiting from Wine'd Down Wednesday. This looks so yummy! I love french toast with cornflakes! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe!
Heather Kinnaird says
I love everything bout this
The adventures of Jolly and Happy says
Delicious!! I'm gonna have to try this!!
Eat Drink and Be Mary says
WOW! These look amazing. French toast is my favorite breakfast food, and I love this idea of a fruity take. Pinned it for future use.
Jamie Sherman says
My family would **devour** this!! Yum!
Sandra Lee says
I would love, love, love to make this! I have been on the hunt for challah where I live and it is nowhere to be found. Even asking about it brought looks of indignation from bakeries, go figure. The only option I'm left with is to get over my yeast phobia and bake my own.
Celeste Meredith says
My mouth is watering, looks so good!
Melissa French - The More With Less Mom says
We have a french toast addiction at my house, it's a problem. Thanks for posting. Hello from The Party Bunch.
Celia M. High Heeled Life says
Visiting from Inspiration2 ... I love French toast and this sounds and looks scrumptious!
Theresa says
Oh, this looks so yummy! Thanks for joining the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared. Hope to see you again soon.
Kathryn Doherty says
Loving the textures going on in this French toast! I've just recently gotten back into making it and we're all happy campers. Gonna have to step it up and make this version soon!
Danita Carr says
Oh my! This looks and sounds SO good! 😀
Martha Hanna says
Both recipes look divine. I might have to pour chocolate syrup over that French toast, though...I love chocolate and orange together! Great leftover tips, thanks! 🙂