Crispy Mini Toast Bites (Printable Version)

Golden mini toast bites with cinnamon sugar, perfect for a quick and tasty breakfast treat.

# 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

11 - Maple syrup
12 - Milk

# Steps:

01 - Cut bread slices into 1/2-inch cubes to form bite-sized pieces.
02 - Whisk eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl until combined.
03 - Gently toss bread cubes in the egg mixture to coat evenly; allow to soak for 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half the soaked bread cubes in a single layer. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, turning frequently until all sides are golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.
05 - Repeat with remaining butter and bread cubes, cooking until golden and crispy.
06 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
07 - Toss the cooked mini French toast cubes in the cinnamon sugar until evenly coated.
08 - Serve warm as cereal with milk or a drizzle of maple syrup as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert for breakfast but feels wholesome because, well, it's technically toast.
  • Kids actually sit still to eat it, which is its own kind of magic.
  • You can make it in under 30 minutes, crispy edges guaranteed.
  • Leftover cubes reheat beautifully and stay crunchy for snacking.
02 -
  • Stale bread is genuinely your friend here because fresh, soft bread will turn to mush when it hits the custard, no matter how careful you are.
  • Don't skip the medium heat setting or the cubes will brown on the outside while staying raw and custard-like inside, which sounds nice until you bite into it.
  • The cinnamon sugar coating only sticks to warm cubes, so coat them straight from the pan before they cool down and the coating slides off.
03 -
  • Medium heat is non-negotiable because high heat burns the outside before the inside cooks through, and low heat just makes them sit there getting soggy.
  • Stir the cubes frequently as they cook so every surface gets contact with the hot pan, creating even crispiness all around.
  • Cold milk poured over warm cubes creates this amazing temperature contrast that makes the experience feel more indulgent than regular cereal.
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