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French Toast Muffins

French Toast Muffins are easy to toss together with ingredients you already have in your kitchen and they’re a perfect brunch dish for a crowd and fun to pull apart. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 24 muffins
Calories: 170 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread I also routinely use a loaf of Texas Toast
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream half and half would work too
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar divided, half for custard and half for topping
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into small squares

Instructions

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  1. Spray a two muffin tins with cooking spray or grease with butter and preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, add the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, brown sugar (1/2 cup), vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  3. Chop the bread into 3/4 - 1 inch cubes and put it in the bowl with the egg mixture and toss well until all the liquid is absorbed.
  4. In a small bowl or a food processor add the flour, brown sugar (1/2 cup), cinnamon, and salt and mix.
  5. Cut in the butter with a fork or pulse in the food processor for 5-10 seconds or until the butter and brown sugar mixture is crumbly.
  6. Mound the bread into the muffin tin until it resembles a muffin with a high rounded top.
  7. Pour any leftover liquids over the top of the bread mixture.
  8. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture (that has the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and the butter) on top of the muffins
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are crispy and browned and the inside is set.

Nutrition Information

Calories 170kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 145mg (6%) Potassium 93mg (3%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 185IU (4%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Calories 170kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Potassium 93mg 2%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 185IU 4%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.