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Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are a delightful twist on classic French toast, baked into convenient, bite-sized treats. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they combine thick-cut bread soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla custard, baked to golden perfection and topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar glaze. Easy to prepare and wonderfully comforting, these muffins pair beautifully with maple syrup or fresh fruit.

Ingredients

Muffin Base

  • 6 slices thick-cut bread (preferably day-old)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Topping

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Cube the Bread: Cut the thick-cut bread into small cubes and set aside for soaking.
  3. Mix Custard: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, ¼ cup granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until combined.
  4. Soak Bread: Add the bread cubes to the custard mixture, gently stirring to coat all the pieces. Let the bread soak for about 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  5. Fill Muffin Tins: Evenly divide the soaked bread mixture into the prepared muffin cups, pressing down lightly to compact the mixture.
  6. Add Butter: Drizzle the ¼ cup melted butter evenly over the tops of the filled muffin cups for richness and browning.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and set in the center.
  8. Apply Topping: While the muffins are still warm, brush the tops with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
  9. Add Cinnamon Sugar: Combine ¼ cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle this mixture generously over each muffin.
  10. Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Best served warm, these muffins are delicious with maple syrup or fresh fruit on the side.
  • For richer muffins, use brioche or challah bread instead of regular thick-cut bread.
  • You can prepare these muffins ahead of time and reheat them in a toaster oven for convenience.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/cinnamon-sugar-french-toast-muffins-recipe-3/