Description
Hey friends, Beau here from Feastical! Imagine everything you love about a cinnamon roll—warm, gooey, buttery, spiced perfection—married with the custardy comfort of French toast, but in bite-sized pieces. Crispy on the outside, soft and dreamy on the inside, and topped with luscious cream cheese icing… these are your new brunch heroes, weekend treats, or anytime indulgences. Quick to make, impossible not to love.
Ingredients
For the French Toast Bites:
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1 loaf brioche or Texas toast, cut into bite-sized cubes
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4 large eggs
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½ cup milk (whole milk recommended)
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp sugar
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Butter or oil, for cooking
For the Cream Cheese Icing:
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp milk (adjust for desired consistency)
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Egg Mixture
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Optional: add a pinch of salt to make flavors pop.
Step 2: Coat the Bread
Gently fold the bread cubes into the egg mixture until fully coated. Let sit 5 minutes to soak.
Step 3: Cook the Bites
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Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter or add oil.
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Cook bread cubes in batches, 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and slightly crispy. Avoid overcrowding.
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Add more butter/oil between batches as needed.
Step 4: Make the Icing
In a medium bowl, whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth. Add extra milk if needed for drizzle-able consistency.
Step 5: Serve
Pile the bites on a platter, drizzle with icing, and sprinkle extra cinnamon or berries if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
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Soggy Middle? Don’t crowd the pan and ensure proper preheat. Cook in batches.
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Make-Ahead: Pre-cut bread and mix eggs the night before. Cook in the morning. Keep warm in a 200°F (95°C) oven.
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Icing Too Thick/Thin? Adjust with small amounts of milk or powdered sugar.
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Bread Swap: Hearty white or wheat sandwich bread works if handled gently.