Crispy Mini French Toast Bites (Printer View)

Crispy golden mini French toast bites coated with cinnamon sugar, great for dipping or serving with milk.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 6 slices brioche or white sandwich bread

→ Egg Mixture

02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup whole milk
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ For Cooking

08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Topping

09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ To Serve (optional)

11 - Maple syrup
12 - Milk

# Method:

01 - Cut bread slices into 1/2-inch cubes to form bite-sized pieces.
02 - Whisk together eggs, whole milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
03 - Add bread cubes to egg mixture and toss gently to coat. Let soak for 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half the soaked bread cubes in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning frequently until golden brown and crisp on all sides. Remove and set aside. Repeat with remaining butter and bread cubes.
05 - Combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
06 - Toss cooked mini French toast cubes in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
07 - Serve warm in a bowl as cereal, optionally with a splash of milk or a drizzle of maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms breakfast into something playful and interactive that both kids and adults actually get excited about.
  • You can make a big batch ahead and reheat it, which is pure magic on hectic mornings.
  • The cinnamon-sugar coating is addictive, and somehow it tastes even better with milk than regular French toast ever did.
02 -
  • Stale bread is genuinely better here because it holds its shape and gets crispy instead of turning soggy and sad.
  • Don't skip the tossing and turning while cooking or you'll get a soft, pale bite instead of that caramelized crunch.
  • The egg mixture coats fast, so if you're making this for a crowd, work in batches rather than trying to cook everything at once.
03 -
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet or the steam will keep the cubes soft instead of letting them crisp up.
  • If you love a little extra richness, brush the finished cubes with a tiny bit of melted butter right before the cinnamon sugar hits them.
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