Cinnamon-Sugar French Toast Bites

 

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 large eggs

1/2 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of Salt

1 loaf french bread, cut into 1-inch cubes

2 Tablespoons unsalted butter

Maple Syrup

Instructions:

In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, milk, vanilla, and salt until blended.  Place the bread cubes in the egg mixture and using a large spoon, toss gently until the cubes are evenly coated and all the egg mixture has been absorbed.

In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.  Add half the coated bread cubes and cook, turning often, until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.  Transfer the cubes to the bowl holding the cinnamon sugar and toss to coat.  Repeat with the remaining bread cubes and 1 tablespoon butter.

Divide the french toast bites into individual servings and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar.  Serve with maple syrup.

Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Cooking Together Cookbook