Ohhh yes — French Toast Bites 🍞✨
Crispy on the outside, soft and custardy inside, and perfect for dipping. Great for breakfast, brunch, or even a snack.
🍞 French Toast Bites
Ingredients (serves 3–4)
- 4–5 slices thick bread (brioche, challah, or Texas toast)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)
For serving (optional):
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh fruit
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Prep the bread
- Cut bread into 1-inch cubes.
- Make the custard
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
- Coat
- Toss bread cubes gently in the custard until coated (don’t soak too long).
- Cook
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add bread cubes in a single layer.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side, turning gently, until golden brown all over.
- Serve
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve with syrup for dipping.
Pro Tips
- Best bread: Slightly stale bread absorbs custard better.
- Extra crisp: Finish in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
- Make ahead: Reheat in the air fryer or oven for crispy edges.
Fun Variations
- 🍓 Stuffed French toast bites (cream cheese center!)
- 🍌 Banana cinnamon bites
- 🍫 Chocolate chip French toast bites
- 🍎 Apple pie French toast bites
If you want, I can give you an air fryer version or a stuffed cream cheese French toast bite recipe 👀
