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French Toast Cups Recipe

Delicious French Toast Cups Recipe for Customizable Mornings

This French Toast Cups Recipe is a delightful twist on a classic breakfast favorite, perfect for customizable mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Cups
  • 12 slices Brioche or Challah Bread Substitute with thick-cut white or cinnamon raisin bread.
  • 4 Eggs For vegan option, use flax or chia seeds.
For the Custard Mixture
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Substitute almond, oat, or soy milk for dairy-free version.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust to taste or use a sugar substitute.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Consider using homemade vanilla for a special touch.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Alternatively, try freshly grated nutmeg.
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Freshly grated is preferred.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries Use blueberries or raspberries.
  • 1/2 cup Nutella Spread on the bread for an indulgent twist.
  • 1/4 cup Caramel Sauce Drizzle over sliced bananas.
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree Add pumpkin spice for an autumn treat.
  • 1/2 cup Cheese & Herbs Replace sugar for a savory version.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Nuts Stir into the custard for added crunch.

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 the brioche or challah bread into quarters and press each into the greased muffin cups.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the pressed bread cups, pressing lightly to soak the bread.
  5. Bake for 22-25 minutes, rotating halfway through, until golden brown.
  6. Cool for a few minutes, then remove from the tin and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with maple syrup or fresh fruit for an extra special touch.

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