Description
This Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional French toast, transforming it into easy-to-make, bite-sized muffins. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, these muffins blend soft, egg-soaked bread with warm spices and a buttery cinnamon sugar topping for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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French Toast Muffins
- 6 slices bread, cubed
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Additional melted butter for brushing
- Additional cinnamon sugar for sprinkling (mix of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients and Spices: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until fully combined and smooth.
- Coat Bread Cubes: Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture. Toss gently to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the custard-like mixture, allowing the bread to soak up the flavors.
- Add Melted Butter: Drizzle the 1/4 cup of melted butter over the coated bread and toss again carefully to distribute the butter throughout the mixture.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the bread mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups, filling each about to the top.
- Bake the Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown on top and set in the middle.
- Brush with Butter and Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar: Remove the muffins from the oven and immediately brush the tops with additional melted butter. Then sprinkle a cinnamon sugar mixture over the top for a sweet and crunchy finish.
- Serve Warm: Allow the muffins to cool slightly, then serve warm. Enjoy these delicious cinnamon sugar French toast muffins as a comforting breakfast or snack.
Notes
- Use day-old or slightly stale bread for best absorption and texture.
- For a healthier option, whole wheat or multigrain bread can be substituted.
- Adjust cinnamon and sugar amounts according to your sweetness preference.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Reheat muffins in the oven or toaster oven to maintain crispness.
