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Recipes Using Corn Flakes

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Corn flakes are for more than just a bowl of cereal. They are great as a topping for casseroles, a base for desserts and more. Check out these recipes for some tasty ways to transform corn flakes into something fabulous.

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A box of cornflakes can be turned into so many fabulous things. So pour yourself a bowl to tide you over while you decide to do with the rest of the box of cereal.

Corn flakes have been around since the 1890s. The first flaked cereal was created at what was essential a health retreat center run by the Kellogg brothers.

They were originally made from wheat, but quickly corn became the most popular grain to make the crunchy flakes from. It was the origins of cereal as we know it and also the start of a lot of drama between the Kelloggs themselves as well as the beginning of Post.

Cornflakes can be used in so many ways. They maintain a nice crunch, which makes them perfect in so many things.

On the savory side, the crumbs are great for a breading or as a topping. They keep a nice texture without getting mushy.

On the sweet side, they are great for bars and cookies. They have a relatively neutral flavor, so they can be combined with so many things.

So check out these recipes to get some fun new ideas using cornflakes. And if you have a favorite that is not listed below please let me know about it. I would love to try your recipes as well!

Recipes Using Corn Flakes

Cornflakes are for more than just a bowl of cereal. They are great as a topping for casseroles, a base for desserts and more. Check out these recipes for some tasty ways to transform corn flakes into something fabulous.

Thanks for sharing!

Andrea Nine

Monday 7th of March 2022

I actually have some corn flakes that I want to use up. I tend to only put them on the potato casserole but these are such great ideas!

Carlee

Monday 7th of March 2022

It's nice to have options!

Lovely

Monday 7th of March 2022

Thanks for these yum recipes! The corn flake wreath cookies look amazing! xoxo Lovely

Carlee

Monday 7th of March 2022

I think those might be my favorite as well!