Give yourself the gift of ultra crunchy Cap'n Crunch French toast, friends. This dish is made with simple ingredients and is ready in no time; it’s perfect for busy mornings or last-minute treats.
Have breakfast on the table in 20 minutes with this Cap'n Crunch French toast recipe. It is rich and crunchy with a perfect creamy, buttery taste. We feel like we’ve really mastered this as the perfect way to make French toast for our family and friends. Or just for the two of us!
If you like this recipe, check out our other breakfast morning starters like copycat egg McMuffins, perfect hard boiled eggs or our chocolate peanut butter smoothie.
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
We can’t get enough of this incredible dish – here’s why you’ll be just as obsessed:
- Crowd-pleaser: It’ll be so popular at a gathering or brunch party.
- Nostalgic flavor: Combines Cap’n Crunch cereal’s childhood joy with French toast’s comforting goodness.
- Perfectly crunchy texture: The cereal coating creates a crispy exterior that is so good with the soft, custardy interior.
Ingredients and Substitution Notes
Here’s what to gather to make this easy Cap’n Crunch French toast recipe:
- Texas toast bread: Thick slices of Texas toast are the perfect sturdy base for this indulgent Cap'n Crunch French toast recipe. The fluffy, airy texture soaks up the custard mixture without falling apart.
- Eggs: The eggs create a rich custard that coats the bread, giving the French toast its soft and creamy interior.
- Cap’n Crunch cereal: The cereal adds a playful crunch that we love. Crushing it slightly helps it stick to the bread for a crispy coating. Substitute Cap’n Crunch with another cereal like Fruity Pebbles, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, or even Cocoa Puffs.
- Heavy cream: This adds lux richness to the custard, making the French toast extra creamy and decadent.
- Butter: Used for frying.
- Granulated sugar: You could also use light brown sugar.
- Vanilla extract: Adds a lovely dessert taste.
- Cinnamon: Don’t skip it!
See recipe card for quantities.
Variations of this Cap‘n Crunch French toast
We love playing around with the recipe – make a seasonal or holiday-inspired version:
- Peanut butter bliss: Add a swirl of peanut butter to the custard mixture.
- Berries: Toss fresh berries (like strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries) on top.
- Chocolate crunch: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on the cereal coating before frying or drizzle the finished French toast with chocolate syrup.
- Coconut: Mix shredded coconut into the crushed cereal coating.
- Banana Foster style: Top the French toast with caramelized bananas and a drizzle of caramel or butterscotch sauce. This makes a great dessert.
- Maple bacon: Add in finely chopped cooked bacon into the crushed cereal coating.
- Spiked custard: Add a splash of flavored liqueur like amaretto, Irish cream, or rum extract to the custard mixture.
- Caramel apple: Top with sautéed cinnamon apples and drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free bread and a cereal alternative like gluten-free cornflakes or a certified gluten-free sweet cereal.
Instructions
- Step 1 - Place cereal in a Ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- Step 2 - Mix all other ingredients in a medium size bowl.
- Step 3 - Dredge bread in egg mixture, then in crushed cereal.
- Step 4 - Cook in a large frying pan for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Top Tips
- Use day-old bread: Slightly stale Texas toast holds up better to the custard and prevents the French toast from becoming soggy.
- Crush cereal evenly: Lightly crush the Cap’n Crunch cereal to mix coarse and fine crumbs for the best coating texture.
- Preheat the pan: Make sure the butter in your skillet or griddle is fully melted and hot before adding the bread to get a golden, crispy crust.
- Soak, don’t drown: Dip the bread in the custard just long enough to coat it thoroughly without oversaturating, which can make it fall apart.
- Press the cereal coating firmly: After dipping the bread in the custard, press it into the crushed cereal to ensure an even, secure coating.
- Low and slow cooking: Cook over medium-low heat to give the custard time to cook through without burning the cereal coating.
- Use real butter: Butter adds richness and helps get a perfect golden crust. Be careful not to let it burn.
- Keep warm in the oven: Keep cooked French toast on a baking sheet in a 200°F (93°C) oven while you finish cooking the rest.
- Serve immediately: For the crispiest texture, serve the French toast hot and fresh, straight from the pan.
- Don’t skip the fun toppings: Toppings like whipped cream, fresh berries, syrup, or powdered sugar make it extra special.
Storage Notes
To store leftover Cap’n Crunch French Toast, let it cool to room temperature, then place the slices in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap.
Store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. We like to layer parchment paper between slices to prevent them from sticking together.
Freezing
Place the leftover slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze them until solid.
Once frozen, pop the slices into an airtight container or freezer-safe bag, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Reheating
For the best texture, reheat frozen French toast in the oven or toaster oven at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes until heated through and crisp.
You can also reheat it in an air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes. Use the microwave if you're short on time, but remember it might soften the crunchy coating.
FAQ
Yes! Use a gluten-free bread and substitute the Cap’n Crunch with a gluten-free cereal to make this recipe gluten-free.
Make sure the bread is evenly coated in the custard, then press it firmly into the crushed cereal, ensuring it sticks well. Cooking the French toast on medium-low heat also helps the coating stay intact.
Whipped cream, fresh fruit, maple syrup, chocolate drizzle, or even a dusting of powdered sugar are fantastic toppings. Add a dollop of peanut butter or caramel sauce to make it next-level yum.
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Cap’n Crunch French Toast
Ingredients
- 6 slices of Texas Toast Bread
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups of Cap’n Crunch Cereal
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Put the cereal in a Ziploc bag and crunch with a rolling pin.
- In a medium-size bowl, add the eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, sugar, and cinnamon. Whisk until well combined.
- Set out 2 bowls, one with the egg mixture and the other with the crushed cereal.
- Grab a slice of bread, drench in the egg mixture and then coat with crushed cereal. Repeat until all slices are drenched and coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoon of butter in a large pan and cook French toast for about 6-8 minutes, or until the outside is crispy. Make sure to flip halfway.
- Enjoy with syrup, ice cream or berries
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