Crispy Mini French Toast Bites (Printable Version)

Golden, crispy mini French toast bites served warm, ideal for a fun breakfast experience.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Cut the bread slices into 1/2-inch cubes to create bite-sized pieces.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
03 - Add bread cubes to the egg mixture and toss gently to coat all sides. Let soak for 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place half of the soaked bread cubes in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning frequently until all sides are golden brown and crisp. Remove and set aside.
05 - Add remaining butter to the skillet and cook the rest of the soaked bread cubes using the same method.
06 - In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
07 - Toss the cooked French toast cubes in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
08 - Serve warm in a bowl as cereal, optionally with milk or a drizzle of maple syrup.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get all the comfort of French toast without the fork-and-knife fussiness, which somehow makes breakfast feel like play.
  • Stale bread actually becomes your secret weapon instead of kitchen waste, turning something forgotten into something irresistible.
02 -
  • Stale bread is genuinely better here—fresh bread becomes soggy no matter how careful you are, but day-old bread holds together beautifully.
  • Don't skip the brief soak; those two to three minutes transform the bread from dry to custard-soaked without turning it into mush.
03 -
  • Cook over medium heat, not higher—rushing the temperature makes the outside burn before the inside sets, and you'll lose that contrast between crispy exterior and custardy center.
  • Let the cooked pieces cool for just a minute before tossing in cinnamon sugar, because that brief rest lets the sugar adhere better instead of sliding off.
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