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French Toast Cups Recipe

Irresistible French Toast Cups Recipe for Cozy Mornings

Delight in this French Toast Cups recipe that transforms your mornings with comfort and creativity.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cups
  • 1 loaf Brioche or Challah Bread Can substitute with thick-cut white or cinnamon raisin bread.
  • 4 large Eggs Flax or chia seeds can be used for a vegan alternative.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Almond, oat, or soy milk can be used for dairy-free.
For the Sweet Custard
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust to taste or use a sugar substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Homemade vanilla extract adds a special touch.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg Freshly grated enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. Cut bread into quarters and gently press them into each muffin cup.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cups and press down lightly.
  5. Bake for 22-25 minutes, rotating halfway through for even browning.
  6. Cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Add butter to muffin cups for extra-crispy edges. Allow bread to sit for 5 minutes after adding custard for best absorption.

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