French Toast Muffin Cups

These charming little cups combine the classic flavors of French toast transformed into a convenient and bite-sized form.

Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, these muffin cups bring the essence of a cozy breakfast straight to your table.

Why You Should Make This Recipe

• Portability and Convenience – French toast muffin cups offer a portable and convenient way to enjoy the classic flavors of French toast. The handheld serving size makes them perfect for on-the-go breakfasts or brunch gatherings.

• Creative Customization – These muffin cups provide a canvas for creative customization. Whether you’re looking for classic toppings like syrup and powdered sugar or enjoying them with fresh fruits, nuts, or flavored spreads, each cup can be made to suit your taste.

• Perfectly Portioned – The bite-sized convenience of French toast muffin cups ensures they are perfectly portioned.

Ingredients

Streusel Topping

• 4 tbsp butter
• ½ cup flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup oats
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Muffins

• 1-1/4 cup milk
• 5 eggs
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• pinch of salt
• 5-6 cups of sturdy bread cut into cubes

Let’s Make French Toast Muffin Cups

Streusel Topping

1. Melt the butter in the microwave for 30 seconds.
2. Fold in the other ingredients.
3. Roughly mix – you want large clumps and not a smooth paste.
4. Place in the refrigerator to firm while you prepare the muffins.

Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Cut bread into large-sized cubes.
4. Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon.
5. Add the bread to the bowl and gently toss to coat all of the bread.
6. Divide the mixture between the muffin cups.
7. Divide the streusel and top each of the muffins.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
9. Cool for 5 minutes and serve.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

• Select a Sturdy Bread – Choose a sturdy and slightly stale bread for your French toast muffin cups. This helps the bread hold its shape when soaked in the egg mixture, preventing the muffins from becoming overly soggy during baking.

• Cut Uniform Cubes for Consistency – Cut the bread into uniform cubes to ensure even cooking. This consistency in size helps each muffin cup cook evenly, resulting in a uniform texture and preventing some pieces from being undercooked or overly crispy.

• Prevent Over-Soaking – Be mindful of the soaking time for the bread cubes in the egg mixture. Over-soaking can lead to excessively soft muffins. Aim for a thorough but controlled soaking to maintain the balance between a moist interior and a slightly crispy exterior.