Cap'n Crunch French Toast

chow n' groove's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6-8

Yield: 11.0 slices

• 6 large eggs
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ cup butter
• 1 (16 ounce) box Cap'n Crunch cereal (don't use the cheaper brands)
• 1 loaf Texas toast thick bread

Directions:

1. 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.
2. Combine eggs, sugar, cream, vanilla, and spices in a large bowl. It will have the consistency of custard.
3. Soak each slice of Texas Toast in wet ingredients, 30 seconds each side. Be sure the edges are moist, too.
4. Dredge in Cap'n Crunch, lightly press onto each side, and around the crust. Place on parchment paper until all slices are coated.
5. Heat 2 tbs. butter in large skillet, then gently place slices in pan; two at a time.
6. Cook three minutes per side. Place on parchment covered baking pan in a warm oven.

Reviews

[kimralph]

My husband and I also saw it on TV. I am not a big french toast person and never was, but I love it. We make it every once in awhile. So Good, So Good, So Good!

[Chef #1112750]

Well I can tell you that I have been to that very diner in the USA, and tried the Capn Crunch French Toast. This recipe HIT IT DEAD ON. Nice job!

[Chef #1079907]

Fabulous - wonderful outside crust, easy and fast to make. (My husband requests this every weekend now.)