Description
These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are a delightful twist on classic French toast, baked to golden perfection and topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar crumble. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these muffins are easy to prepare and offer a deliciously sweet and comforting treat.
Ingredients
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For the Muffins
- 1 loaf of French bread, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the 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 removal of muffins.
- Prepare Bread Cubes: Cut the French bread into small cubes, then evenly distribute these cubes among the prepared muffin cups.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Soak Bread Cubes: Pour the milk and egg mixture over the bread cubes in each muffin cup, ensuring that all the bread pieces are thoroughly soaked to absorb the custard.
- Make Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar to create the cinnamon sugar topping, mixing until smooth and well blended.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping evenly over each muffin cup to provide a sweet, crunchy crust after baking.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown, set, and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving to let them firm up.
- Enjoy: Serve the Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins warm, optionally topped with maple syrup or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use slightly stale French bread for better texture as it soaks up custard well without getting mushy.
- Ensure the bread cubes are evenly soaked for consistent texture throughout each muffin.
- For a richer flavor, substitute whole milk with half-and-half or heavy cream.
- Can be made a day ahead and reheated in a toaster oven or microwave.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins to the batter for extra texture and flavor variation.
- Adjust cinnamon amount based on personal preference for spice intensity.
