Description
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites paired with crispy turkey bacon create a delightful breakfast or brunch treat. Soft, cinnamon-spiced bread cubes soaked in a rich custard mixture are baked until golden and tender, then served with savory, crispy turkey bacon for a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 loaf cinnamon swirl bread
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar
Side
- 8 slices turkey bacon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the French toast bites.
- Prepare Bread: Cut the cinnamon swirl bread into bite-sized cubes and place them in a large bowl, ensuring even pieces for consistent soaking and baking.
- Mix Custard: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sugar until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Bread and Custard: Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and gently fold to coat all pieces evenly without breaking them apart.
- Arrange for Baking: Grease a baking dish and spread the soaked bread cubes evenly in it, ensuring an even layer.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the bites are puffed and golden brown on top.
- Cook Turkey Bacon: While the French toast bites bake, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Serve: Serve the warm cinnamon roll French toast bites topped with crispy turkey bacon, optionally drizzling maple syrup over for extra sweetness.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, drizzle maple syrup over the French toast bites before serving.
- You can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if you prefer a different flavor or texture.
- The cinnamon swirl bread is key for authentic cinnamon roll flavor; do not substitute with plain bread.
- Ensure the bread is fully soaked but not overly saturated to avoid soggy bites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6th of recipe with 1-2 slices turkey bacon)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
