Description
Imagine all the goodness of French toast, but in muffin form! These cinnamon sugar French toast muffins are soft, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch treat. Bonus: they’re great for meal prep!
Ingredients
- 4 cups day-old bread, cubed (French bread or brioche works best!)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
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Prep the bread: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin. Place the cubed bread into a large mixing bowl.
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Make the custard: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sugar. Pour the mixture over the bread cubes, tossing gently to coat. Let it sit for 5 minutes to soak up all the goodness.
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Bake: Divide the soaked bread mixture evenly into the muffin tin, pressing down lightly to pack them in. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
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Coat in cinnamon sugar: Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush the tops of the warm muffins with melted butter, then roll or sprinkle them with the cinnamon sugar mixture for that irresistible coating.
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Serve and enjoy: Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dollop of whipped cream, or enjoy them as is!
Notes
- Use slightly stale bread for the best texture—it soaks up the custard beautifully without turning soggy.
- Want a nutty crunch? Toss in some chopped pecans or walnuts!
- These muffins freeze well. Just reheat them in the oven for a quick breakfast on busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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