Capn Crunch-Coated French Toast
Prep
10 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
My kids go absolutely crazy for this recipe, and honestly, it's become our weekend breakfast staple. The Cap'n Crunch coating gets wonderfully crispy while keeping the bread soft and custardy inside. What I love most is that it comes together in just twenty minutes total, making it perfect for busy mornings when you want something that feels indulgent without the stress. Plus, eggs provide excellent protein to keep everyone satisfied all morning long. You probably already have most of these ingredients in your pantry, so it's budget friendly too. Trust me, once you try this, your family will be requesting it constantly.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 710 mlcap'n crunch cereal
- 15 eggs
- 1 teaspoonsugar
- 3 tablespoonsmilk
- 237 mlcooking oil
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Instructions
- 1
In a blender. Blend 3 cups of Cap'n Crunch Cereal. Pour out on a plate or large bowl big enough to lay a slice of bread inches If you do not have a blender, you can put the cereal in a ziplog type bag and roll with a rolling pen or a glass. Set aside.
- 2
In a bowl, (I use a square plastic dish the kind you put left over in and put in the fridge because it fit the bread slices so well). Break open the eggs and put them in the bowl. Add sugar and milk. Beat with a wisk or fork till blended as well as possible. Perfection is not needed here.
- 3
When having kids help, it's better to freeze the bread the night before so it doesn't fall apart easily in the egg mixture. My kids over soak them in the mix and freezing the bread keeps it from getting too soggy and falling apart.
- 4
Preheat your oil in a frying pan on medium heat.
- 5
Dip the bread in the egg mixture, put in the Cap'n Crunch that was blended down to a fine golden mix. Coat the bread that was dipped in the egg mixture with the cereal mixture. Cook about a minute on each side or until golden light brown. Place on plate. Repeat till all the french toast is cooked. Serve with syrup or can be eaten without as finger food as this french toast is sweet just on it's own.
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