French toast muffin cups

French Toast Muffin Cups

• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 5 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6 cups cubed bread I used croissants. White, challah or brioche would also work
• powdered sugar for serving if desired
• maple syrup for serving if desired

Streusel Topping

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS

French Toast Muffin Cups

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a regular sized muffin tin with non stick cooking spray, set aside.

2. In a large bowl combine the milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla and cinnamon.

3. Gently toss in the cubed bread.
4. Divide the mixture between the 12 muffin cups. There should be about 1/3 cup in each cavity.

5. Prepare the streusel topping and sprinkle on top of the muffins. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing.

6. Serve immediately with maple syrup and powdered sugar if desired.

Streusel Topping

1. Add butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt to a food processor. Pulse for a few seconds till the mixture begins to crumble. Alternately you can use a pastry blender or your fingers to combine the mixture. Sprinkle mixture on muffins.