Description
These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are a delightful twist on classic French toast, baked into convenient, individual muffin-sized portions. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, they offer a crispy golden top with a soft, custardy interior infused with warm cinnamon and vanilla flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 slices bread, cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Make custard mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Coat bread cubes: Add the cubed bread into the custard mixture, stirring gently to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
- Fill muffin tin: Spoon the soaked bread mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups, distributing the bread pieces as uniformly as possible for consistent baking.
- Add melted butter: Drizzle the melted butter over the top of each muffin to help create a golden, crispy crust during baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the muffins are golden brown on top and set in the center.
- Serve warm: Remove from the oven and serve the muffins warm, optionally with a light dusting of cinnamon sugar for extra sweetness and flavor.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture as it absorbs custard without becoming too soggy.
- Try using brioche or challah bread for a richer flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and butter with a plant-based alternative.
- Adding a handful of raisins or chopped nuts can add texture and flavor.
- These muffins reheat well in a toaster oven or microwave.
