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Easy Cinnamon Sugar Baked French Toast Muffins

A french toast muffin cut in half showing a moist interior and a thick cinnamon sugar topping.
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Bake classic French toast flavor into portable, grab-and-go muffins topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar crust. Perfect for quick breakfasts or weekend brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf (about 12 ounces) day-old bread (like brioche or challah), cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for topping
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus 1/4 cup for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. Place the bread cubes evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
  4. Whisk the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar into the egg mixture.
  5. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the muffin cups. Press the bread down gently to help it absorb the liquid. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to create the topping.
  7. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping generously over the top of each muffin cup.
  8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the muffins are puffed, golden brown, and the center is set.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use slightly stale or day-old bread for the best texture; it absorbs the custard better without becoming soggy.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.
  • Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup for a complete French toast experience.

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