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Easy Baked French Toast Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar Topping

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Make these easy baked French toast muffins for a portable breakfast or simple brunch dish. They use simple ingredients and bake up fluffy, perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until fully combined.
  3. Add the bread cubes to the egg mixture. Gently toss to coat all the bread pieces. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, so the bread soaks up the liquid.
  4. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the soaked bread cubes evenly into the prepared muffin cups, pressing them down slightly to fit. Do not overfill past the top edge of the liner.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the topping.
  6. Brush the tops of the bread cubes in each muffin cup lightly with melted butter. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the tops.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the centers are set.
  8. Let the French toast muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully removing them to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or store for later.

Notes

  • You can prepare the batter and soak the bread the night before. Cover the muffin tin and refrigerate. Add 3-5 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of milk in the batter.
  • These are great served with maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.

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