Description

These French Toast Muffins are a delightful breakfast treat combining the classic flavors of French toast with the convenience of a muffin. Made with cubed day-old brioche or French bread soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla custard, they are baked to golden perfection and optionally served with powdered sugar or maple syrup for a sweet finish. Perfect for easy brunches or a make-ahead breakfast, they can also be customized with add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.

Ingredients

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Bread Mixture

6 cups cubed day-old bread (brioche or French bread preferred)

Custard

4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

For Serving

Powdered sugar or maple syrup

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners to prevent sticking.
Make Custard Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
Soak the Bread: Add the cubed day-old bread to the custard mixture and gently stir to ensure all pieces are evenly coated. Let the bread soak for 5 to 10 minutes, allowing it to absorb the custard fully.
Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the soaked bread mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, pressing down lightly to help the muffins hold their shape during baking.
Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 25 to 28 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the centers are set and firm to the touch.
Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then carefully remove them. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with maple syrup for extra sweetness.

Notes

You can add chopped nuts, raisins, or mini chocolate chips into the batter for added texture and flavor variety.
These muffins freeze well—store in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave or toaster oven for a quick and convenient breakfast option.