Cinnamon sugar french toast muffins

Here’s a delicious recipe for Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins—soft, fluffy, and perfectly sweet:

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

• 3 cups bread cubes (day-old bread works best; brioche or challah recommended)

• 4 large eggs

• 1 cup whole milk

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• Pinch of salt

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Prep the bread:

   • Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in a greased 12-cup muffin tin (fill each about 3/4 full).

2. Make the custard:

   • In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.

3. Assemble muffins:

   • Pour the custard evenly over the bread cubes, pressing the bread down lightly to soak it.

   • Let the mixture sit for 10–15 minutes so the bread absorbs the custard.

4. Prepare the topping:

   • Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

   • Brush the melted butter over the tops of the soaked bread cubes and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar generously.

5. Bake:

   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Bake muffins for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.

6. Serve:

   • Let muffins cool slightly in the pan, then remove. Serve warm with maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.

💡 Tips:

• For extra richness, add a tablespoon of cream cheese to the custard.

• You can toss in some mini chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped nuts before baking.

• These muffins store well in an airtight container and can be reheated in the microwave for 20–30 seconds.