Baked French Toast Muffins

Baked French Toast Muffins 🥞

If you’re looking for a fun and delicious twist on traditional French toast, these Baked French Toast Muffins are the perfect solution! They’re easy to make, perfect for serving a crowd, and bring a comforting, homemade feel to your breakfast table. These muffins combine the rich flavors of classic French toast with the convenience of a grab-and-go treat, making them ideal for busy mornings or special weekend brunches. Let’s dive into how to make these delightful breakfast muffins!

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

• 1 loaf French bread, cut or torn into ½-inch cubes (about 12 cups)
• 2 1/2 cups milk 🥛
• 6 large eggs 🥚
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar 🧂
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 🍦
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🌰

For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:

• 1/4 cup cold butter 🧈
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar 🍂
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🌰
• Pinch of salt 🧂

Optional for Serving:

• Butter 🧈
• Maple syrup 🍁

Instructions

1. Prepare the Custard Mixture In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined. This custard mixture will soak into the bread, giving the muffins their classic French toast flavor. 🥣

2. Assemble the Muffins Grease a 12-cup muffin tin to ensure the muffins don’t stick. Place about 1 cup of bread cubes into each muffin cup, filling them generously. 🧈

3. Soak the Bread Carefully pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes in each muffin cup. Press down gently on the bread to help it absorb the liquid. If necessary, add more custard to fully soak the bread. For an alternative method, you can combine the bread and custard in a large bowl first, then fill the muffin cups. Cover the muffin tin with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight. 🕒❄️

4. Preheat the Oven When you’re ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 🔥

5. Make the Cinnamon Streusel Topping While the oven is heating, prepare the cinnamon streusel topping. In a small bowl, combine cold butter, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until the mixture becomes crumbly. 🍂

6. Top the Muffins Remove the muffin tin from the refrigerator. Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin, giving them a sweet and crunchy finish. 🍥

7. Bake the Muffins Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the tops of the muffins are golden brown. ⏳

8. Serve and Enjoy Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then remove them and serve warm. Add a pat of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup for an extra indulgent touch. These muffins are perfect for enjoying with your morning coffee or as a sweet start to your day. 😋

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Servings: 12 muffins

These Baked French Toast Muffins are a delightful way to enjoy a classic breakfast favorite in a new and exciting form. Whether you’re serving them for a weekend brunch or preparing them in advance for a busy weekday morning, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy!