Cinnamon-Sugar Stuffed French Toast with Maple Syrup

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

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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, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 300 cal/serving

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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

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.
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.
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.