English Muffin French Toast

English Muffin French Toast

 

🥞✨ English Muffin French Toast — The Nooks & Crannies Breakfast Glow-Up

Your morning deserves more than just a plain muffin.

French toast is already a breakfast superstar, but swap the bread for English muffins and you’ve got a whole new level of delicious. Those famous nooks and crannies? They’re basically little pockets designed to hold onto every drop of custard, syrup, and melted butter.

This English Muffin French Toast is:

• Crispy on the outside and custardy on the inside.
• Perfect for soaking up maple syrup, fruit compote, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
• Easy enough for a weekday treat, but fancy enough for brunch with friends.
• A clever way to use up English muffins hanging out in your pantry.

 

Now that I have time to make breakfast, I’m going to go to town. These will bring all the best flavors and what is better with French toast than fruit. Strawberries, raspberries, bananas’ and more!

 

We love all the fresh fruit and being home all the time means we will be eating a ton of fruit! Get ready for some delicious breakfast ideas and if you have English Muffins on hand, you are welcome!

 

 

English Muffin French Toast

Ingredients

• 2 English muffins
• 1 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Directions

1. Make the Custard
   • In a medium bowl, whisk the egg until yolk and white are fully combined.
   • Add milk, sugar, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until smooth.
2. Soak the Muffins
   • Pour custard into a shallow dish.
   • Split English muffins in half and place cut side down in the custard.
   • Soak for 10–20 minutes, then flip and soak 5 minutes more.
3. Cook
   • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
   • Place muffins cut side down and cook 3–4 minutes until golden.
   • Flip and cook 2–3 minutes more.
4. Serve
   • Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining muffins.
   • Serve warm with powdered sugar, syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Serving — 2 Servings)

• Calories: ~260
• Protein: 7g
• Carbs: 32g
• Fat: 12g
• Sugar: 9g

📊 Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

\*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 

English Muffin French Toast

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips for the Best English Muffin French Toast

• Don’t rush the soak — English muffins are denser than bread, so give them time to absorb the custard.
• Medium heat is magic — Too hot and they’ll burn before the inside cooks; too low and they’ll dry out.
• Use day-old muffins — Slightly stale muffins soak up custard better.
• Butter + oil combo — A little oil with the butter prevents burning while keeping flavor.
• Serve immediately — They’re best hot off the skillet.

🎨 Recipe Variations

• Berry Bliss — Add fresh blueberries or raspberries to the custard before soaking.
• Coconut Dream — Swap milk for coconut milk and top with toasted coconut.
• Chocolate Indulgence — Add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder to the custard and serve with chocolate sauce.
• Savory Twist — Skip sugar and cinnamon, add herbs and cheese, and serve with bacon.
• Pumpkin Spice — Add 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice to the custard.

🧒 Kid Tips

• Cut muffins into sticks before soaking for easy “French toast dippers.”
• Let kids sprinkle powdered sugar or drizzle syrup.
• Serve with a side of fruit for a balanced breakfast.
• Keep cinnamon light if your little ones aren’t spice fans.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

• Buy muffins in bulk — Freeze extras and thaw as needed.
• Store-brand works — No need for fancy muffins; the custard makes them shine.
• Use up milk — This recipe is perfect for finishing off that last half cup.
• Vanilla extract — Buy larger bottles; it’s cheaper per ounce.
• Cinnamon — Keep a jar in your spice rack for quick flavor boosts.

📣 Reader’s Challenge: #MuffinMagic

I want to see your English Muffin French Toast creations!

1. Make the recipe.
2. Add your own twist — maybe caramel drizzle, nut butter, or a sprinkle of granola.
3. Snap a photo and share it with #MuffinMagic.
4. Tag me so I can feature your masterpiece in my next breakfast roundup.

♻️ Leftover Remix

• French Toast Sandwich — Layer with cream cheese and jam between two halves.
• Breakfast Parfait — Cube and layer with yogurt and fruit.
• Dessert Crumble — Break into pieces, toss with butter and sugar, and bake for a crunchy topping.
• Ice Cream Base — Serve warm pieces under a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Bread Pudding — Cube leftovers and bake with more custard for a second-day treat.

 

English Muffin French Toast

💭 Final Thoughts

This English Muffin French Toast is proof that small swaps can make a big difference. The texture, the flavor, the way it soaks up syrup — it’s a breakfast upgrade you didn’t know you needed.

Some breakfasts are quick fuel. Others are little celebrations. This one? It’s both.

It’s the kind of recipe that makes you linger at the table, fork in hand, savoring every bite. It’s easy enough for a Tuesday morning but special enough for a Sunday brunch spread. And it’s endlessly customizable — sweet, savory, fruity, or decadent.

So here’s my challenge: make it, love it, and share it. Post your version with #MuffinMagic so we can all swap ideas, cheer each other on, and maybe even inspire the next great breakfast trend.

Here’s to golden edges, custardy centers, and mornings that taste as good as they feel. 🥞💛

Did you try our English Muffin French Toast recipe? What did you think? Did you love it? We would love to hear from you! Please leave us a comment below or tag us on Instagram!

 

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