Description
These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are a delightful twist on traditional French toast, baked into individual servings that are perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Main Muffins:
- 4 cups cubed day-old bread (such as brioche or French bread)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- Prepare the custard mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. Add the cubed bread and gently stir to coat. Let sit for 5–10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard mixture.
- Fill the muffin cups: Divide the soaked bread evenly among the muffin cups, pressing down slightly.
- Bake: Bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden and set in the center.
- Add the topping: While still warm, brush the tops with melted butter, then sprinkle or dip in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Best with slightly stale bread for maximum soak.
- Add a handful of mini chocolate chips or chopped pecans for a twist.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
