Sweet Cinnamon French Toast Muffins (Printable Format)
Soft, sweet muffins made with bread cubes soaked in vanilla custard and topped with buttery cinnamon sugar. Like French toast in muffin form!
# What You'll Gather:
→ Muffin Base
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4 cups day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
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4 large eggs
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1 cup whole milk
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½ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Cinnamon Sugar Topping
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons melted butter
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Cut your day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
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Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large bowl until well combined.
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Add bread cubes to the custard mixture and gently stir to coat everything. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes to soak up all that goodness.
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Heat your oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
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Divide the soaked bread mixture between muffin cups, pressing down lightly. Mix cinnamon and sugar, drizzle butter over muffins, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and set. Let cool briefly in the pan, then move to a wire rack. Serve warm with maple syrup if you like!
# Important Tips:
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Prep the custard mixture the night before for quick morning assembly and baking.
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Try adding different spices like nutmeg or cardamom for variety.