Description
Deliciously soft and fluffy Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins made with cubed French bread soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture, baked to golden perfection, then coated in melted butter and cinnamon sugar. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast Muffins
- 1 loaf French bread or Brioche, cubed (approx 10 cups)
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Bread Cubes: Cut the French bread or brioche into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Soak Bread: Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Toss gently to coat all pieces evenly and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the soaked bread mixture evenly among the muffin cups, pressing down slightly to compact the mixture for better shape and texture.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the muffins are golden brown and set in the center.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Topping: While the muffins bake, melt the unsalted butter in a bowl and mix the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon in another bowl.
- Coat Muffins: After baking, let the muffins cool for about 5 minutes. Then dip the tops of each muffin into the melted butter, followed by rolling them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Serve: Serve the cinnamon sugar French toast muffins warm, optionally drizzling with maple syrup for extra sweetness and flavor.
Notes
- You can use brioche or French bread depending on your preference; brioche offers a richer texture.
- Letting the bread soak for a full 10 minutes is key for moist, tender muffins.
- Use unsalted butter to control saltiness in the topping.
- Serve fresh for the best texture; these muffins are great warm.
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the egg mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cinnamon Sugar, French Toast Muffins, Breakfast Muffins, Baked French Toast, Easy Breakfast Recipe, Brunch
