French Toast Bites

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (about 1 lb.) sturdy artisan-style bread
• 6 eggs 
• 1 cup low-fat milk (1% or 2%) 
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

1. Cut bread into 1-inch-thick slices. Trim crusts; cut bread into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Add 2 cups bread cubes and mix to saturate.
2. Lightly butter a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan. Place pan over medium-high heat. Lift bread cubes from mixture, shaking off excess liquid. Add cubes to hot pan and cook (adjust heat if necessary), turning as needed, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Keep warm.
3. Repeat to soak and cook remaining cubes. Discard any remaining egg mixture.