Best French Toast Muffin Cups
These bite-sized French toast muffin cups are crispy on the outside, soft and custardy in the middle, and packed with cinnamon-sugar flavor. Perfect for brunches, meal prep, or weekday mornings, they’re easy to make and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
- 4 cups day-old bread (brioche, challah, or French bread), cut into small cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for richness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for greasing or topping)
- optional maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh berries, chopped nuts (for toppings)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with melted butter or cooking spray.
- Cut day-old bread into small cubes (about ½ to 1 inch) and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream (if using), vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently toss to coat. Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
- Evenly divide the soaked bread mixture among the 12 muffin cups, pressing down lightly to pack the mixture.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let the muffin cups cool in the tin for a few minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin cupsCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
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