Description
Delight in these Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites, a perfect bite-sized twist on traditional French toast. Soft bread cubes soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture, pan-fried to golden perfection, then tossed in cinnamon sugar and optionally drizzled with a sweet glaze for that irresistible cinnamon roll flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast Bites
- 6 slices of bread (brioche or white bread), cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter (for cooking)
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Glaze (Optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until fully combined and smooth, creating the flavorful soak for the bread cubes.
- Soak the bread cubes: Dip the bread cubes into the egg mixture, making sure every piece is well-coated to absorb the cinnamon-vanilla flavor evenly.
- Cook the French toast bites: Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the soaked bread cubes and cook for about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Toss in cinnamon sugar: In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Immediately toss the warm French toast bites in this cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat them evenly.
- Optional glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle this glaze over the cinnamon sugar-coated French toast bites before serving for added sweetness.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the cinnamon roll French toast bites warm and enjoy this sweet, bite-sized treat perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Notes
- You can use brioche bread for a richer and buttery flavor or white bread for a lighter texture.
- Ensure the bread cubes are evenly coated but not overly soggy to maintain texture when cooking.
- Butter is used for pan-frying to achieve a golden crust; substitute with oil if preferred.
- The glaze is optional but highly recommended for extra sweetness and authenticity of cinnamon rolls.
- These bites are best served fresh and warm but can be reheated gently in a pan or microwave.
