Cinnamon-Sugar Stuffed French Toast with Maple Syrup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

Fluffy brioche slices stuffed with cinnamon-sugar, pan-fried until golden, and served with warm maple syrup for a sweet breakfast. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, combines brioche bread, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 slices (1 inch thick) brioche bread
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Mix 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon in a shallow dish. Place 4 brioche slices on a cutting board and spread 1/2 tsp cinnamon-sugar mixture on one side of each slice.
2. Step 2: In a shallow dish, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Dip each bread slice, coated side down, into the egg mixture for 30 seconds per side.
3. Step 3: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the stuffed bread slices for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and set. Serve immediately with 1/4 cup maple syrup drizzled on top.