Description
These French Toast Muffins are a delightful twist on the classic breakfast favorite. With a custardy interior and a golden top, these individual servings are perfect for a cozy morning treat.
Ingredients
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Bread Mixture:
- 6 cups cubed day-old bread (brioche or French bread preferred)
Custard:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Serving:
- powdered sugar or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugars, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
- Soak Bread: Add cubed bread to the custard mixture, coat well, and let sit to soak.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide bread mixture into muffin cups and press down lightly.
- Bake: Bake for 25–28 minutes until golden and set.
- Serve: Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with maple syrup.
Notes
- You can customize by adding nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips.
- These muffins freeze well for easy reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
