Description
These Easy French Toast Muffins are a delightful twist on classic French toast, made with cubed brioche, challah, or fresh sourdough bread. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and sweetened with brown sugar, these muffins make a delicious breakfast or brunch option. Optional walnut pieces add a nice crunch. Baked to golden perfection, they are easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 16–18 ounce loaf of brioche, challah, or fresh sourdough, sliced into 1” cubes
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups whole or 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅓ cup walnut pieces (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Bread Cubes: Cut your chosen bread into 1-inch cubes, ensuring they are evenly sized for uniform baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Bread and Mixture: Add the bread cubes and optional walnut pieces to the egg mixture, gently stirring to coat all the bread evenly with the custard.
- Let Soak: Allow the bread mixture to soak for at least 10 minutes, giving the bread sufficient time to absorb the custard.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the soaked bread mixture into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or powdered sugar as desired.
Notes
- You can substitute the walnuts with pecans or omit nuts altogether for a nut-free version.
- Using day-old bread helps the bread absorb the custard better without becoming too soggy.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use egg replacer or flax eggs.
- Adding a splash of vanilla extract or a pinch of nutmeg can enhance the flavor.
Keywords: French Toast, Muffins, Breakfast, Brunch, Brioche, Challah, Sourdough, Cinnamon, Walnut, Easy Recipe