Best 5 Captains Crunch French Toast Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with a dish that combines the iconic flavors of childhood and the comforting warmth of a classic breakfast. In this article, we will guide you through the steps of crafting a delectable dish known as "Captains Crunch French Toast." Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a unique fusion of sweet, crunchy cereal and custardy bread soaked in a flavorful egg mixture. Whether you're looking for a fun weekend brunch idea or a delightful weekday breakfast, this recipe will elevate your morning meal to new heights.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CAPTAIN'S CRUNCH FRENCH TOAST



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Inspired by a recipe I saw on television, I experimented with different combinations and came up with this. This is a delicious and unusual variation on plain old French Toast. Try it, I guarantee you'll love it! Thanks to the Blue Moon Cafe in Baltimore for the inspiration. Not for the diet conscious, but it tastes so good you won't care! Put bread in a warm oven to keep heated until the rest of the bread is done, if needed. Serve with a dollop of butter and warmed pure maple syrup, if desired.

Provided by Bubba's Mom

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large eggs
2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup 2% low-fat milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ (14 ounce) package brown sugar and butter flavored crispy corn and oat breakfast cereal (such as Cap'n Crunch®), crushed
6 thick slices egg bread (Challah)
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs and sugar in a bowl until smooth. Pour in the cream, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg; whisk until smooth. Pour the crushed cereal into a shallow dish; set aside. Dip the egg bread into the egg mixture two pieces at a time until the egg has been soaked into the center of the slices, about 30 seconds per side. Press the soaked bread into the crushed cereal until coated on both sides. Set the finished slices aside on a piece of waxed paper.
  • Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the French toast in the hot pan until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.2 calories, Carbohydrate 73.9 g, Cholesterol 199.9 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 726.7 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

CRUNCHY FRENCH TOAST STICKS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 36 sticks

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 large eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cups sweetened corn and oat cereal, such as Cap'n Crunch, crushed to fine crumbs
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
12 slices Texas toast, each cut into 3 strips
Powdered sugar, for serving
Warm pancake syrup, for serving
Raspberries and blueberries, for serving

Steps:

  • Crack the eggs into a pie plate. Add the half-and-half, vanilla, 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon. Whisk lightly until combined; set aside.
  • In a separate pie plate, stir together the panko breadcrumbs, crushed cereal and remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Use a fork to stir in the melted butter so that the crumbs are slightly moist. Crack up at the madness that is in this dish, then set it aside.
  • One by one, quickly dunk the bread strips in the egg mixture, turning to coat. Then lay them in the dish with the crumb mixture, turning them over, sprinkling and pressing so the crumbs totally cover the surface. Place the sticks on a rack set in a baking sheet. Flash-freeze for 30 minutes to set the surface.
  • Transfer the sticks to zipper bags for storage in the freezer. I do smaller bags of 6 to 8 sticks each, but you can do larger batches if you prefer!
  • To bake them from frozen state, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a pan with frozen sticks and bake until golden brown around the edges, 15 to 18 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with warm pancake syrup for dipping and fruit to make you feel good about life!

CAP'N CRUNCH FRENCH TOAST



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Based on a recipe from Guy Fieri's book, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: an All-American Road Trip...With Recipes! This celebrates the Blue Moon Café in Baltimore, Maryland. This is absolutely wonderful. My friend Eric, who loaned me this cookbook, slices the berries the night before and coats them with maple sugar and marinates them in the 'fridge overnight -- this makes them quite succulent by morning!

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup heavy cream
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups Cap'n Crunch cereal
8 -10 slices bread, such as Texas toast or 8 -10 slices French bread
butter (for cooking)
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups fresh seasonal berries, assorted

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix together cream, eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
  • Crush cereal by placing in plastic storage bag and rolling over it with a rolling pin. Once it resembles cracker meal, transfer to a shallow dish.
  • Moisten a couple pieces of bread in cream mixture until soft but not completely soaked. Allow excess liquid to drip off bread, then press into the cereal crumbs to coat evenly. Set on a sheet pan and repeat with remaining slices.
  • Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Adding butter as needed, cook bread on both sides until it caramelizes, about 6 to 8 minutes total.
  • TOPPING:.
  • In large bowl using a hand mixer beat the cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  • Dollop on top of the French toast and serve with the berries.

CAP'N CRUNCH FRENCH TOAST



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I saw this prepared on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, and they only shared ingredients, not amounts. After searching many french toast recipes, this is what my kids and I arrived at. You'll never search for another French toast recipe after this.

Provided by chow n groove

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 11 slices, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 large eggs
5 tablespoons sugar
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup butter
1 (16 ounce) box Cap'n Crunch cereal (don't use the cheaper brands)
1 loaf Texas toast thick bread

Steps:

  • Pour Cap'n Crunch into a gallon-size ziplock bag and crush to a course meal -- make sure there are a few good size pieces in the mix. Pour into a 9x13 pan in order to dredge properly.
  • Combine eggs, sugar, cream, vanilla, and spices in a large bowl. It will have the consistency of custard.
  • Soak each slice of Texas Toast in wet ingredients, 30 seconds each side. Be sure the edges are moist, too.
  • Dredge in Cap'n Crunch, lightly press onto each side, and around the crust. Place on parchment paper until all slices are coated.
  • Heat 2 tbs. butter in large skillet, then gently place slices in pan; two at a time.
  • Cook three minutes per side. Place on parchment covered baking pan in a warm oven.

CAPTAIN'S CRUNCH FRENCH TOAST



Captain's Crunch French Toast image

Inspired by a recipe I saw on television, I experimented with different combinations and came up with this. This is a delicious and unusual variation on plain old French Toast. Try it, I guarantee you'll love it! Thanks to the Blue Moon Cafe in Baltimore for the inspiration. Not for the diet conscious, but it tastes so good you won't care! Put bread in a warm oven to keep heated until the rest of the bread is done, if needed. Serve with a dollop of butter and warmed pure maple syrup, if desired.

Provided by Bubba's Mom

Categories     French Toast

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large eggs
2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup 2% low-fat milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ (14 ounce) package brown sugar and butter flavored crispy corn and oat breakfast cereal (such as Cap'n Crunch®), crushed
6 thick slices egg bread (Challah)
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs and sugar in a bowl until smooth. Pour in the cream, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg; whisk until smooth. Pour the crushed cereal into a shallow dish; set aside. Dip the egg bread into the egg mixture two pieces at a time until the egg has been soaked into the center of the slices, about 30 seconds per side. Press the soaked bread into the crushed cereal until coated on both sides. Set the finished slices aside on a piece of waxed paper.
  • Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the French toast in the hot pan until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.2 calories, Carbohydrate 73.9 g, Cholesterol 199.9 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 726.7 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right bread: French bread or Texas toast work best for this recipe, but you can use any bread that you have on hand. If the bread is too thick, it will be difficult to soak up the custard mixture.
  • Make sure the custard mixture is thick enough: The custard mixture should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. If it is too thin, it will not adhere to the bread and will make it difficult to flip.
  • Do not overcook the French toast: French toast should be cooked until it is golden brown and crispy on the outside, but still soft and fluffy on the inside. Overcooking will make it tough and dry.
  • Serve immediately: French toast is best served immediately after it is cooked. If you need to keep it warm, place it in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Get creative with your toppings: You can top your French toast with a variety of toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, whipped cream, or ice cream. Get creative and experiment with different flavors and combinations.

Conclusion:

Captains Crunch French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It is perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a fun and creative way to use your favorite cereal, give Captains Crunch French toast a try!

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