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Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins


  • Author: Georgiana
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious fusion of French toast and muffins, these Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are golden, fluffy, and coated in a crispy cinnamon-sugar topping.


Ingredients

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Muffin Base:

  • 4 cups cubed bread (French bread, brioche, or challah)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk (whole milk recommended)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Muffin Mixture

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. Cut bread into small cubes. If the bread is fresh, let it sit uncovered for 15–20 minutes to dry slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Add bread cubes to the bowl and gently stir to coat. Let the bread soak for 5–10 minutes.

Step 2: Fill & Bake the Muffins

  1. Scoop the soaked bread mixture into the prepared muffin tin. Press lightly to hold shape.
  2. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  3. Cool muffins for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Step 3: Add the Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  1. Melt butter in a small bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon.
  3. Brush each muffin with melted butter.
  4. Roll or sprinkle muffins with the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.

Notes

  • Use day-old bread for better texture.
  • For extra crunch, double-coat with cinnamon sugar.
  • Can be made ahead and reheated for a quick breakfast.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg