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French Toast Cups for brunch

French Toast Cups for Brunch: A Cozy Family Favorite

Irresistible French Toast Cups for brunch are family-friendly and customizable, combining crispy edges with a soft custardy center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Brunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 loaf Brioche or Challah Bread Substitute with thick-cut white or cinnamon raisin bread if unavailable.
  • 4 Eggs Flax or chia seeds can substitute for a vegan alternative.
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Almond, oat, or soy milk can be used for a dairy-free version.
For the Sweet Custard
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust according to taste or substitute with a preferred sweetener.
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract Homemade vanilla enhances the overall quality.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Essential for flavor balance.
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Freshly grated for enhanced flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances sweetness and enriches flavors.

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin using non-stick spray or butter.
  2. Cut the brioche or challah bread into quarters and press each quarter into the greased muffin tin to form a cup shape.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and whole milk until smooth. Add the sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, mixing well.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over each bread cup, ensuring each piece of bread is evenly coated.
  5. Bake for 22-25 minutes, rotating halfway through until golden brown around the edges.
  6. Allow the French Toast Cups to cool for a few minutes before carefully lifting each cup out of the tin. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These French Toast Cups are customizable with toppings like fresh berries or cheese and herbs.

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