Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins

French toast has long been a beloved breakfast dish, cherished for its warm, comforting flavors and delightful texture. Traditional French toast, often made by soaking slices of bread in a rich custard made of eggs and milk, is pan-fried to perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior and soft, custardy interior. But what if you could encapsulate all that deliciousness in a convenient muffin form? Enter Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins, a delightful twist on the classic recipe that brings the best of both worlds to your breakfast table.

Start your day with a delightful twist on a classic breakfast! These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are easy to make and perfect for busy mornings or cozy brunches. With a crispy cinnamon-sugar topping and a soft, custardy center, each muffin captures the comforting flavors of traditional French toast. Serve them with syrup or fruit for an indulgent treat everyone will love. Try this recipe and elevate your breakfast game! #FrenchToastMuffins #BreakfastIdeas #BakingJoy #ComfortFood #EasyRecipes

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Ingredients

1 loaf of day-old French bread, cut into small cubes

4 large eggs

1 cup milk (whole or any preferred milk)

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or melted butter.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

Add the cubed French bread to the egg mixture, gently folding to ensure all the bread is soaked in the custard. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping.

Divide the soaked bread mixture evenly among the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Drizzle the melted butter over the top of each muffin, then sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Once baked, allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then gently remove them and transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.

Serve warm. Optionally, drizzle with maple syrup, add a dusting of powdered sugar, or top with fresh fruit for an even more delightful treat!

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 12 muffins