These French toast cups in muffin tins are a clever twist on a breakfast classic—crispy on the outside, soft and custardy in the centre. They’re perfect for brunch, meal prep, or using up leftover bread in a delicious way.
🧁 French Toast Cups (Muffin Tin Recipe)
⭐ Why you’ll love them
You get all the flavour of traditional French toast without standing over the hob. These baked French toast muffin cups are easy to batch cook, customisable, and great for feeding a crowd.
🛒 Ingredients (makes 10–12 cups)
- 6–8 slices of bread (slightly stale works best), cubed
- 3 large eggs
- 250ml milk (or half milk, half cream for richness)
- 2 tbsp sugar or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 50g melted butter
Optional add-ins:
- Fresh berries or sliced bananas
- Chocolate chips
- Chopped nuts
- Raisins
👩🍳 Method
Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and grease a muffin tin generously.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter until well combined.
Add the bread cubes and gently toss until fully coated. Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes so the bread soaks up the custard.
Divide the mixture evenly into the muffin cups, pressing down lightly to compact them.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the tops are golden and slightly crisp while the centres remain soft.
Let them cool for a few minutes before removing.
🍽️ Serving ideas
Serve these French toast muffin cups warm with:
- A drizzle of maple syrup
- Icing sugar dusting
- Fresh fruit and yoghurt
- A spoonful of whipped cream
🔍 Tips for the best French toast cups
Use slightly stale bread—it absorbs the custard better.
Don’t skip the resting time; it ensures a soft, pudding-like centre.
Grease the tin well or use silicone for easy removal.
🔄 Variations
- Cinnamon roll style: Add brown sugar and extra cinnamon swirl
- Berry French toast cups: Fold in blueberries or raspberries
- Apple cinnamon: Add diced apples and a pinch of nutmeg
- Savoury version: Skip sugar and add cheese, herbs, and cooked bacon
🧊 Storage & reheating
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for a crisp edge, or microwave for convenience.
These easy French toast cups baked in muffin tins are a cosy, crowd-pleasing option that turns simple ingredients into something genuinely special.
