Description

Mini French Toast Cups are a delightful and easy-to-make breakfast treat that combines classic French toast flavors in a convenient, bite-sized form. Made with simple ingredients like bread, eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla, these cups are baked to golden perfection and can be enhanced with fresh berries and served with maple syrup for a touch of sweetness.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

3/4 cup milk of choice
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
2 cups cubed sandwich crust or bread

Optional Add-ins

Blueberries (as desired)
Strawberries, finely diced (as desired)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the French toast cups.
Prepare Bread Cubes: Cut sandwich bread into small, even cubes, ideally using kitchen scissors for ease and consistency.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
Assemble Mini Cups: Grease the muffin pan cups with non-stick spray or butter, then fill each cup with cubed bread. Pour about 2 tablespoons of the egg mixture over the bread cubes in each cup to soak them well.
Add Fruit: Gently add blueberries or finely diced strawberries into each muffin cup to add bursts of fresh flavor and color.
Bake: Bake the French toast cups in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until they turn golden brown. Use the toothpick test by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when they are done.
Cool Down: Allow the mini French toast cups to cool slightly so they firm up and become easier to handle.
Serve: Serve warm with maple syrup for dipping, enhancing the sweetness and making these mini cups irresistibly delicious.

Notes

Use non-stick spray or butter to grease muffin pans to prevent sticking.
If using slightly stale bread, it absorbs the egg mixture better, resulting in a custard-like texture.
Customize with your favorite fruits or toppings such as nuts or chocolate chips.
To make prep easier, cube bread a day in advance and store in an airtight container.
Test doneness by toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out mostly clean but may have slight moist crumbs.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: mini French toast cups, baked French toast, breakfast bites, easy breakfast recipe, French toast muffins