Imagine transforming ordinary bread into crispy, golden cups filled with festive eggnog flavors that will make your breakfast guests swoon! These French Toast Cups are not just a recipe; they're a culinary experience that combines the comfort of classic French toast with the luxurious richness of eggnog. Perfect for holiday mornings or when you want to impress your family with a show-stopping breakfast treat, these delightful cups are about to become your new weekend breakfast obsession.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cups
Ingredients
- 6 slices of bread
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of toast cups.
- Trim the crusts off the bread slices and gently flatten each slice using a rolling pin to make them more pliable.
- Cut each flattened bread slice into quarters to create smaller, more manageable pieces.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, eggnog, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Dip each bread quarter into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well-coated and saturated with the liquid.
- Press each soaked bread piece into the muffin tin cups, molding them to create cup-like shapes that line the bottom and sides of each cavity.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crispy and the centers are set.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing the toast cups.
- Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup or additional eggnog-infused syrup for extra festive flavor.
Tips
- Use day-old bread for best results - slightly stale bread absorbs the egg mixture more effectively and creates a better texture.
- Don't skip flattening the bread with a rolling pin - this ensures thin, pliable pieces that mold easily into cup shapes.
- Grease your muffin tin generously to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of your toast cups.
- For extra flavor, experiment with different spices like nutmeg or cardamom in your egg mixture.
- Let the toast cups cool slightly in the tin before removing to help them maintain their shape.
- For a decadent touch, sprinkle powdered sugar or add a dollop of whipped cream before serving.
- These cups can be prepared ahead of time and reheated in the oven for a quick, impressive breakfast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 110mg
