Bacon Fried Crunchy Coated French Toast

Health score
42%
Bacon Fried Crunchy Coated French Toast
13 min.
3
659kcal

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Start your day with a delightful twist on a classic breakfast favorite: Bacon Fried Crunchy Coated French Toast! This indulgent morning meal combines the rich, savory flavor of crispy bacon grease with the sweet crunch of Frosted Flakes, creating a unique and satisfying dish that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy family breakfast, this recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 13 minutes—but also serves up to three people, making it ideal for sharing.

Imagine sinking your teeth into thick slices of bread, perfectly coated in a creamy pumpkin-infused egg mixture, then enveloped in a crunchy layer of sweet cereal. The addition of pumpkin puree and warm spices elevates this dish, giving it a seasonal flair that’s perfect for fall or any time you crave something special. With a caloric count of 659 kcal per serving, this French toast is a hearty option that will keep you energized throughout the morning.

Whether you enjoy it drizzled with maple syrup, topped with a pat of butter, or paired with fresh fruit, this Bacon Fried Crunchy Coated French Toast is sure to become a new favorite in your breakfast repertoire. So grab your frying pan and get ready to impress your family and friends with this deliciously creative take on a beloved classic!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons add carrot and onion to bacon fat . cook 
  • slices bread thick
  • tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • cups frosted toast cereal 
  • teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 
  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Place Frosted Flakes in a plastic zip bag and crush with rolling pin or glass.
  2. Pour crumbs into a shallow bowl and set aside.Using another shallow bowl; whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin, sugar, pie spice and vanilla.Preheat a large skillet or griddle on medium heat with 1-2 tablespoons of bacon grease.Dip both sides of bread into pumpkin egg mixture, let excess batter drip off, then place in the dish with crushed Frosted Flakes. Gently press the bread into the crushed cereal, if needed.
  3. Place the cereal crusted french toast into the preheated pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, until the frosted flakes are golden brown and the batter cooked. Repeat with the remaining bread.
  4. Additional 1-2 tablespoons of bacon grease my be needed.
  5. Serve warm with butter and syrup!

Nutrition Facts

Calories659kcal
Protein9.8%
Fat38.21%
Carbs51.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.22
Glycemic Load
15.01
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
43.80391266035%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:658.62kcal
32.93%
Fat:28.31g
43.55%
Saturated Fat:10.35g
64.68%
Carbohydrates:86.67g
28.89%
Net Carbohydrates:81.91g
29.79%
Sugar:30.62g
34.02%
Cholesterol:208.61mg
69.54%
Sodium:645.04mg
28.05%
Alcohol:0.46g
100%
Alcohol %:0.22%
100%
Protein:16.34g
32.67%
Vitamin A:7598.59IU
151.97%
Vitamin B6:2.2mg
109.93%
Iron:18.57mg
103.18%
Vitamin B3:18.9mg
94.49%
Vitamin B1:1.35mg
89.85%
Vitamin B12:5.2µg
86.68%
Vitamin B2:1.42mg
83.46%
Folate:290.12µg
72.53%
Selenium:34.37µg
49.1%
Manganese:0.89mg
44.3%
Vitamin D:4.55µg
30.31%
Phosphorus:253.95mg
25.4%
Fiber:4.75g
19.02%
Vitamin C:15.53mg
18.83%
Calcium:168.33mg
16.83%
Vitamin B5:1.67mg
16.67%
Magnesium:49.14mg
12.28%
Zinc:1.59mg
10.58%
Potassium:347.35mg
9.92%
Copper:0.19mg
9.54%
Vitamin K:9.85µg
9.38%
Vitamin E:1.25mg
8.32%
Source:Tidy Mom