Cinnamon French Toast Muffins

makes 12 muffins
recipe slightly adapted from Rachael Ray Magazine

• 6 eggs
• 1  1/2 cups half and half
• 6 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch of salt
• 4 cups cubed challah bread
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
• fresh berries, for serving

 

Preheat oven to 350F.

Spray muffin tin liberally with cooking spray, set aside.

Whisk eggs, half and half, syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a large measuring cup. Toss the bread with butter in a large bowl to coat. Divide bread among 12 muffin cups. Pour egg mixture over the bread; let sit for 5 minutes. Sprinkle tops of bread with cinnamon sugar. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool on rack and serve with more maple syrup and fresh berries.