Description
Cinnamon French Toast Bites are a delightful twist on classic French toast, featuring bite-sized cubes of slightly stale white bread coated in a rich egg mixture, sautéed to golden perfection, and tossed in a cinnamon sugar blend. Served warm with maple syrup, these sweet, crispy treats make for a perfect breakfast or snack that’s easy to prepare in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 4 thick slices of slightly stale white bread (1″/2.5cm thick)
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs (or 3 small eggs)
- 1/4 cup milk
- Pinch of salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
Cooking
- 3 tbsp butter, separated
To Serve
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Cut the crust off the bread slices, then cut each slice into 9 equal cubes. Slightly stale bread helps the cubes hold their shape and prevents them from becoming soggy when dipped into the egg mixture.
- Make the Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt until fully combined. This mixture adds richness and flavor to the bread cubes when cooked.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a shallow bowl, combine the white sugar and cinnamon powder, mixing well to ensure an even distribution for a consistent coating on the French toast bites.
- Melt the Butter: Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter in a fry pan over medium-high heat. Take care not to brown the butter, as this can impart a bitter flavor.
- Cook First Batch: Quickly toss half of the bread cubes in the egg mixture, shaking off the excess. Place the coated cubes in the pan and sauté, stirring gently with a wooden spoon, until browned on all sides—about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: Remove the cooked bread cubes from the pan and immediately toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly, then transfer to a serving plate.
- Repeat Process: Repeat the egg-dipping and sautéing steps with the remaining bread cubes, adding the remaining butter to the pan as needed until all are cooked and coated.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the warm cinnamon French toast bites immediately with maple syrup for dipping, enjoying the contrast between the crispy exterior and soft interior.
Notes
- Using slightly stale bread ensures the cubes hold together better and don’t become too soggy.
- Be careful not to brown the butter to avoid a bitter taste.
- These bites are best enjoyed warm for optimal texture and flavor.
- Maple syrup adds sweetness and pairs perfectly with the cinnamon coating.
- You can use any white bread, but thick slices work best for nice-sized cubes.
