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Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins with Lemon Zest

Delicious muffin-sized French toast bites coated in cinnamon sugar and brightened with lemon zest.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 6 slices thick-cut bread, cubed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, 2 tbsp sugar, vanilla, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, salt, and lemon zest.
  3. Add bread cubes to the egg mixture, stirring gently to coat. Let soak for 10 minutes.
  4. Divide the bread mixture evenly among the muffin cups, pressing down slightly.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and set.
  6. While muffins bake, mix 1/2 cup sugar with 1 tsp cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  7. Remove muffins from oven and immediately brush with melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
  8. Serve warm.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog