Do you have a couple of leftover hamburger buns? Make individual french toast cups! An easy and fun breakfast recipe to use up any random bread you have laying around.
I know what you’re thinking, if you want one serving of french toast, just make a single slice.
Yeah, I know, but…..
Recently I found myself craving french toast and had only a lonely hamburger bun in my bread box.
The Hubs was making some ham cups so I thought, maybe I can make this lonesome bun into a french toast cup.
Turns out, this was kind of a genius idea. It not only works with hamburger buns, but also with bread heels, leftover croissants…..pretty much any random bread odd or end you might have.
Just tear ’em up, stuff ’em in a muffin tin and bake!
Even better, make a mixed tray of half french toast cups and half ham cups.
Are you a meal prepper? These are easy to make ahead and freeze. Just re-heat in the microwave wrapped loosely in a paper towel for 30 seconds before serving.
French toast cups are a great way to enjoy breakfast on the go, especially when you’re craving something comforting.
They are also super kid friendly. An easy recipe for kids to help make, and even easier to throw together on busy mornings.
If you give this recipe a try, I’d love to see it! Tag me @betsylife on Facebook or Instagram and I’ll share your creations!
Individual French Toast Cups
Do you have a couple of leftover hamburger buns? Make individual french toast cups! An easy and fun breakfast recipe to use up any random bread you have laying around.
Ingredients
- 3 hamburger buns or similar
- 3 eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°
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Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. Tear hamburger buns into small pieces and stuff into the cavity of 6 muffin tins.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Carefully pour the mixture evenly over the bread cups.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and baked through. Carefully remove french toast cups from muffin tin and top with maple syrup.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
This recipe is easily scaleable depending on how many servings you want to make. Substitute any type of bread product!
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Jessica says
I love breakfast recipes that don’t require me to be busy over the stove all morning. For large groups, flipping french toast is impossible. This is a perfect solution. Thanks!
Jackie says
This is a great idea! My kids have often asked for french toast and of course it’s the one time we don’t have enough bread to do and I’m sure that I would have never thought of using the random left over buns.
Melissa says
How have I never thought of this!?! Such a great idea and the photos look mouth watering. YUMMO.
Nicole says
These look so incredibly delicious I could cry. Seriously…amazing.
Tonya says
Oh my goodness, these look so delish! Perfect for Christmas morning.
Galit Breen says
Oh dear, this sounds like a must-make! I have a house full of french toast lovers and this is such a sweet way to serve it! Love!
Feestzaal says
Thank you for sharing such a tasty & easy recipe with leftover hamburger buns. Keep sharing!
betsy says
Glad you’re enjoying! Cheers
Danni says
Can you freeze these? I have soooo many buns to use.
betsy says
Definitely! To reheat just loosely wrap in a paper towel and microwave for one minute
Brit says
Made these this morning and they were delicious! Added some fresh blueberries in the with the bread before adding the mix and would highly recommend.
betsy says
So glad you loved them! The best way to use up those extra bread bits
Mara says
made these recently, and the foodie lil sis loved them! she wants me to make them again. so, that’s what’s for breakfast this morning! THANK YOU!
Barbara L says
So delicious!!! Hard to believe these are made with hamburger buns. Crunchy on the outside…moist on the inside. And so easy to make. I did add a bit more cinnamon and vanilla extract though just because I always add a dash more seasonings when I bake/cook. Definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing!
Alaina says
Do you think if I did finer cubes and a mini muffin pan these would turn out okay?
betsy says
absolutely! This recipe is very forgiving and nearly foolproof
Jazmin says
This recipe is amazing. Only suggestion is POWDERED SUGAR!!! I CANNOT do french toast without it. Going to try a casserole style one since there is no other option so if you’ve tried it and have any suggestions as to the varientations with time temp and thickness. I am going to shoot for 3″ thickness in the awkward reused-disposable lasagna style foil pan so wish me luck.
Summer says
It was actually really good! I would suggest mixing the bread and liquid together to get even amounts. Some of them had egg whites on top, while others looked perfect.