Description
These French Toast Muffin Cups are a delightful twist on classic French toast, baked in individual muffin portions for a convenient and charming breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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Bread Mixture:
- 6 cups cubed day-old bread (such as brioche or challah)
Egg Mixture:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar and maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin well.
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugars, vanilla, spices, and salt. Add cubed bread and coat well. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide bread mixture among muffin cups, press down lightly, and drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and set. Cool for 5 minutes before serving with powdered sugar and maple syrup.
Notes
- Try adding fresh berries, chocolate chips, or nuts for extra flavor.
- Great for meal prepping — store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
