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French Toast Muffin Cups

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French Toast Muffin Cups are a delicious twist on classic French toast—soft on the inside with a golden, crunchy streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep, these grab-and-go muffin cups are made with simple ingredients and are easy to customize with fruits, nuts, or even savory add-ins.

Ingredients

For the Muffin Cups:

1½ cups milk

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

5 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

6 cups cubed bread (croissants, white, challah, or brioche)

Powdered sugar for serving (optional)

Maple syrup for serving (optional)

For the Streusel Topping:

¼ cup unsalted butter, cold

¼ cup light brown sugar

¼ cup all-purpose flour

⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven:
    Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and spray a regular muffin tin with non-stick spray.

  2. Make Custard Mixture:
    In a large bowl, whisk together milk, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon.

  3. Add Bread:
    Gently fold in cubed bread until well coated. Let sit briefly to absorb.

  4. Fill Muffin Tin:
    Divide the bread mixture evenly among 12 muffin cups (about ⅓ cup each).

  5. Make Streusel Topping:
    In a food processor, or using a pastry blender or fingers, combine streusel ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle over each muffin cup.

  6. Bake:
    Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until tops are golden and the custard is set.

  7. Cool and Serve:
    Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from tin. Serve with syrup, powdered sugar, or your favorite toppings.

Notes

Best Bread: Slightly stale bread works best for soaking up the custard.

Make Ahead: Assemble ahead of time and refrigerate overnight. Bake in the morning.

Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months. Reheat in oven or microwave before serving.

Dairy-Free: Use almond, oat, or any non-dairy milk as a substitute.

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