Description
Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are a delicious and convenient twist on classic French toast, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. Made with day-old bread cubes soaked in a sweet cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar sprinkle, these muffins capture all the cozy flavors of French toast in a portable, easy-to-eat form.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 6 slices thick-cut bread (preferably day-old)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
Topping
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Other
- Cooking spray (for greasing muffin tin)
Instructions
- Prepare the Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cube the Bread: Cut the thick-cut, preferably day-old bread into small cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl to prepare for soaking.
- Mix the Custard: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, ¼ cup granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
- Soak the Bread: Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and gently toss with a spatula or spoon to coat all pieces evenly. Let this mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
- Fill the Muffin Cups: Divide the soaked bread mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, pressing down very gently to compact the mixture slightly without overpacking.
- Bake the Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the muffin tops are golden brown and set in the center.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Topping: While the muffins bake, combine ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon in a small bowl and mix well.
- Butter and Sugar Finish: Once the muffins are out of the oven, immediately brush their tops with the melted unsalted butter, then generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over each muffin.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- These muffins are excellent for using up leftover or stale bread.
- For variety, try adding mini chocolate chips or chopped pecans to the bread mixture before baking.
- They reheat wonderfully in the microwave or oven, making them perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
