Description
These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are a delightful twist on classic French toast, baked into individual portions for a convenient and delicious breakfast treat. With a custardy interior and a sweet cinnamon sugar topping, these muffins are perfect for a cozy morning at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Muffins:
- 6 slices thick-cut bread (preferably day-old, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for brushing)
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix the Custard: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Add the bread cubes and stir until coated.
- Soak the Bread: Let the bread soak in the custard for 10 minutes.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the mixture among muffin cups, pressing down gently. Bake for 25–28 minutes.
- Top and Serve: Brush the warm muffins with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and serve warm.
Notes
- Consider using brioche or challah bread for added richness.
- These muffins freeze well and can be reheated in the oven or toaster oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
