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French Toast Cups with Eggnog Syrup

Bree Hester
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine French Inspired
Servings 12
Calories 560 kcal

Ingredients
  

French Toast Cups:

  • 4 cups half-and-half
  • 2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Pinch of salt
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup melted butter cooled
  • 12 sliced stale bread cut into small cubes

Eggnog Syrup:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup eggnog
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 Tablespoon rum optional
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together half-and-half, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, salt, and eggs in a large bowl.
    Flour, spices, and ingredients for baking on a kitchen countertop.
  • Add melted butter and vanilla.
    Cream mixture with cinnamon in glass bowl, baking ingredients on countertop.
  • I had a few loaves of bread that I needed to use before they went stale. I used white, whole wheat, and cinnamon swirl. You can use whatever kind of bread you have around.
    Diced bread cubes in a white bowl for stuffing or croutads.
  • Add the custard to the bread. Add pecans. Let stand for 10 minutes.
    Golden bread cubes and chopped nuts being prepared for stuffing or bread pudding.
  • Fill muffin tins with paper liners (make sure you spray the inside with cooking spray) 2/3 of the way full. I used panettone wrappers that I had leftover from last year.
    Freshly baked muffin batter in individual paper cups on a baking sheet for delicious homemade muffins.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes, then sprinkle with powdered sugar.
    Chocolate chip cookie crumble muffins in paper baking cups on baking sheet.
  • To make the eggnog syrup, add the butter, eggnog, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
    Cream mixture with butter and spices in mixing bowl, baking preparation for dessert or pastry.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla, rum, and baking soda.
    Creamy sauce being prepared on a granite countertop with spirits and ingredients around.
  • Pour over french toast cups.

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 7gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 312mgFiber: 1g
Keyword French Toast Cups with Eggnog Syrup
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