Description
Irresistible Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites deliver sweet morning magic with crispy edges and gooey centers. Breakfast lovers will devour these delectable morsels, craving each buttery, cinnamon-spiced bite that promises pure comfort and indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Base:
- 1 loaf day-old bread or challah
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Cinnamon Roll Flavor:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping and Finishing:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Slice day-old bread or challah into 1-inch cubes, ensuring uniform size for consistent cooking.
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Melt butter in a separate small bowl, then mix with brown sugar and ground cinnamon to create a rich, fragrant cinnamon mixture.
- Gently fold the cinnamon mixture into the egg mixture, creating a delectable coating for the bread cubes.
- Immerse bread cubes into the cinnamon-egg mixture, allowing each piece to absorb the liquid thoroughly for maximum flavor.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat (around 350°F) until shimmering and hot.
- Carefully place coated bread cubes into the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy edges form.
- Work in batches to prevent overcrowding, ensuring each bite gets evenly caramelized and crunchy.
- While cooking, prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, cream cheese, and maple syrup until smooth and drizzling consistency.
- Transfer cooked bites to a serving plate, then generously drizzle with the creamy maple glaze.
- Serve immediately while warm and crisp, offering a delightful breakfast treat with cinnamon roll inspired flavors.
Notes
- Select slightly stale bread like challah or brioche for better absorption and crispier texture without falling apart during cooking.
- Maintain consistent medium heat to prevent burning and ensure golden-brown exterior while keeping interior soft and custardy.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet by cooking in small batches, which helps achieve uniform browning and prevents soggy, steamed bites instead of crispy edges.
- Prepare glaze just before serving to maintain smooth, pourable consistency and prevent hardening or separation of ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg