Description
Delightful Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins that combine the classic flavors of French toast into a convenient, bite-sized treat. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these muffins are moist inside with a sweet cinnamon-sugar crust, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the muffins.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined to form the custard base.
- Coat Bread Cubes: Add the French bread cubes to the egg mixture and toss well to ensure every piece is evenly soaked.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a separate small bowl, mix together the sugar and ground cinnamon to create the topping.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the soaked bread cubes evenly into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full to allow space for expansion.
- Add Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the tops of the bread mixture in each muffin cup, adding moisture and flavor.
- Sprinkle Topping: Generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered muffin tops for a sweet, crunchy crust.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tray in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown on top and set in the middle.
- Serve: Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, then serve the muffins warm to enjoy their full flavor and soft texture.
Notes
- Use day-old French bread for best texture as it soaks up the custard without becoming too soggy.
- Feel free to add a handful of raisins or chopped nuts to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
- These muffins can be reheated in the oven or microwave for a quick breakfast option.
- To make ahead, assemble and store the muffin cups in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
