Go Back

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites

Crispy, golden bites of French toast tossed in cinnamon sugar and drenched in a rich cream cheese glaze. The perfect mashup of two breakfast classics.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Bread
  • 1 loaf Brioche or thick-cut white bread stale, cubed into bite-sized pieces
Custard Batter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 0.66 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 2 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-4 tbsp milk adjust for consistency
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Frying
  • 3-4 tbsp butter for pan frying

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Griddle
  • Shallow Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Cut the bread into 1.5 to 2-inch cubes. If the bread is fresh, let the cubes sit out for 20-30 minutes to dry slightly.
  2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  3. In a separate small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the coating. Set aside.
  4. Prepare the glaze: Whisk softened cream cheese and melted butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Whisk until a pourable glaze consistency is reached.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
  6. Working in batches, quickly dip bread cubes into the egg mixture (do not soak too long) and place them in the hot skillet.
  7. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Add more butter to the pan as needed between batches.
  8. Immediately transfer hot bites to the cinnamon-sugar mixture and toss to coat.
  9. Serve warm, drizzled generously with the cream cheese glaze.

Notes

For best results, use day-old bread. If you want a perfectly round shape like the photo, use a small biscuit cutter on thick slices.