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Cinnamon Sugar Baked French Toast Muffins

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Make your mornings simple with these soft, custardy French Toast Muffins baked in a tin. They feature a sweet cinnamon sugar topping and are perfect for meal prep or a weekend brunch party.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf (16 ounces) day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for batter)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin well.
  2. Place the bread cubes evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until fully combined. This is your custard base.
  4. Pour the egg mixture slowly over the bread cubes in the muffin tin, ensuring the bread absorbs the liquid. Press down gently if needed. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the topping.
  6. In a separate small bowl, melt the butter. Brush the tops of the soaked bread cubes generously with the melted butter.
  7. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the tops of the muffins.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the centers are set.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Using day-old or slightly stale bread helps the muffins maintain their shape and absorb the custard better.
  • You can make these ahead; cool completely, store in an airtight container, and reheat in the oven or microwave.
  • These are excellent freezable breakfast recipes; freeze cooled muffins and reheat them directly from frozen at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes.

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