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Baked Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins

Three golden brown french toast muffins topped with cinnamon sugar, served on a white plate.
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Make these easy, handheld French toast muffins for a convenient breakfast or brunch. They mimic classic French toast flavor and are great for making ahead.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf (about 16 slices) brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter, for greasing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin well with melted butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
  3. Add the bread cubes to the egg mixture. Gently toss them to coat. Let the bread soak for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the liquid is mostly absorbed.
  4. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of the ground cinnamon (if you did not include cinnamon in the main mix, add 1 teaspoon here). This is your cinnamon sugar topping.
  5. Spoon the soaked bread mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, pressing down lightly to pack them in. Fill each cup about three-quarters full.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar over the tops of the muffins.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the centers are set.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully removing them to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead option, assemble the muffins in the tin, cover, and refrigerate for up to 12 hours before baking. Add 2-3 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • Use slightly stale bread for the best texture; it absorbs the custard better without becoming mushy.
  • Serve with maple syrup or fresh fruit for dipping.

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