Description
Delightful Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins feature fluffy, custard-soaked French bread cubes baked with a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping. These individual muffins are perfect for breakfast or brunch, offering the classic flavors of French toast in a convenient, portable form.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Base
- 1 loaf French bread
Custard Mixture
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Bread Cubes: Cut the French bread into small, evenly sized cubes and place them equally into each muffin cup to form the base of the muffins.
- Make Custard Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
- Soak Bread: Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes in the muffin cups, ensuring every piece is well soaked to create a moist French toast texture.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar thoroughly to create a cinnamon sugar topping.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the soaked bread cubes in each muffin cup for a sweet, caramelized crust.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown on top and set in the center.
- Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool slightly in the tin before removing to prevent breaking apart.
- Serve: Enjoy these warm Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent breakfast treat.
Notes
- If you prefer a denser muffin, use day-old bread for better absorption.
- These muffins can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
- For a nutty twist, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top with the cinnamon sugar topping before baking.
- Gluten-free bread can be used to make a gluten-free version of these muffins.
