Cereal Crusted French Toast

French toast is one of my favorite foods, and my version is certainly fun to make, especially if you get the whole family involved. It's also a great opportunity to revisit some of your favorite childhood cereals. I like to use Fruity Pebbles, but any crunchy cereal will work.

Makes 4 servings

4 large eggs
½ cup milk
½ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
8 thick slices of Challah bread, or brioche
3 cups crushed cereal
2 to 4 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
confectioners' sugar

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and sugar until combined, set aside. Pour crushed cereal into a separate shallow dish. Heat oil in a large frying pan, or griddle, over medium heat. Dredge bread through egg mixture, coat with crushed cereal, and lay into hot pan. Cook French toast about 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan and, if desired, dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve with crispy bacon and pure maple syrup.