Muffin Cup French Toast

10m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
40m
Ready In

Recipe: #2830

November 20, 2011

Categories: French Toast



"I came up with this recipe a few years back when my daughter had a few friends over for a sleep over. When asked what they wanted for breakfast, the answered French toast. Instead of them waiting for each individual French toast to come out of the frying pan, they all ate at the same time and really enjoyed these. This is regular breakfast item here now when I have guests stay over."

Original is 12 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (81.8 g)
  • Calories 150.7
  • Total Fat - 7.7 g
  • Saturated Fat - 3.2 g
  • Cholesterol - 211.6 mg
  • Sodium - 204.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 10.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 0.5 g
  • Sugars - 0.4 g
  • Protein - 8.9 g
  • Calcium - 51.8 mg
  • Iron - 1.6 mg
  • Vitamin C - 0 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Whisk together the eggs, cream and nutmeg.

Step 3

Toss in the bread cubes and let sit until liquid is absorbed.

Step 4

Grease the muffin cups with butter.

Step 5

Fill muffin cups halfway.

Step 6

Top each with 1 tablespoon jam.

Step 7

Continue to fill muffin cups.

Step 8

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the centre of the bread pops back up when you press on it with your finger.

Step 9

Allow to cool about 5 minutes and removed from muffin tin.

Step 10

Sprinkle with a bit of icing sugar.

Step 11

Serve with maple syrup.

Tips


No special items needed.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.


  • When selecting bread, use a dense bread like a French loaf or a brioche for the best results.
  • For the jam, choose a flavor that complements the French toast such as strawberry or raspberry.

  • Instead of jam, use nutella for a chocolatey twist. The nutella will add a delicious sweetness to the french toast and make it a more indulgent breakfast.
  • Instead of nutmeg, use cinnamon. The cinnamon will give the french toast a more traditional flavor and will provide a warm and comforting taste.

Chocolate Chip French Toast Replace the jam with 1/2 cup of chocolate chips. Reduce the nutmeg to 1 teaspoon and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of the muffin cups before baking.



Bacon & Egg Hash - This classic breakfast dish is a great accompaniment to Muffin Cup French Toast as it provides a nice balance of savory and sweet flavors. The bacon and egg hash is also a great way to add some extra protein to the meal, making it a more filling and satisfying breakfast.


Fruit Salad: Fruit salad is a great way to add some freshness and sweetness to the meal. It's a light and healthy side dish that pairs well with the rich flavors of the bacon and egg hash and Muffin Cup French Toast. The combination of flavors will make for a truly delicious breakfast.




FAQ

Q: How long should I bake the French Toast?

A: Bake the French Toast for 15 to 20 minutes, until the centre of the bread pops back up when you press on it with your finger.



Q: What ingredients do I need to make French Toast?

A: You will need bread, eggs, milk, butter, and sugar. Optional ingredients include cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.

2 Reviews

MeganMuffins

Instead of jam I used diced strawberries and then just sprinkled a little sugar on top of them and baked. My little guy dug into these and ate two! We all liked them and it's great to have a new muffin for us to have!

5.0

review by:
(30 Jan 2013)

moosehead

Great dish - something different. I used a combination of slightly stale wheat baguette and sourdough 5 grain bread with strawberry jam, powdered sugar, and some lite maple syrup. Totally cool idea to do it in a muffin pan!

5.0

review by:
(28 Jun 2012)

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Fun facts:

French toast is believed to have originated in the 4th century, with a Roman cookbook containing a recipe for "pan dulcis," a dish similar to French toast.

In the 16th century, French toast was popular among the wealthy, with Henry VIII's chef, Robert May, creating a recipe for "pain perdu," meaning "lost bread," as a way to use up stale bread.