Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake
This Overnight Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake combines the flavor of cinnamon rolls with the convenience of a breakfast casserole. It is an easy make ahead breakfast recipe that is good for a brunch crowd.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 654kcal
Ingredients
French Toast Mix:
- 8 cups brioche bread (800 grams, 28 ounces) cut into 1-inch cubes (or use French bread)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups milk (590 mililiters) I used Almond Milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoons vanilla
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar if NOT using brioche
Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (100 grams)
- 1/4 cup flour (30 grams)
- 1/2 Tablespoons cinnamon
- 4 Tablespoons cold butter (57 grams)
Frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar (130 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-2 Tablespoons milk again I used almond milk
Instructions
- Beat together eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and brown sugar, if using French bread, in a large bowl. Add cut bread and stir to cover as much as you can in just a few turns.
- Pour the french toast mix into a greased 9x13 casserole pan. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate over night.
- Remove casserole dish from refrigerator and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Using a pastry blender combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle over the top of the french toast mix and bake for 35-45 minutes depending on how soft you want the french toast to be.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, make your frosting by combining the frosting ingredients together in a small bowl with a fork or whisk until smooth. Pour over the french toast bake and serve.
Notes
Allow the casserole to soak for at least 30 minutes although overnight is better.
-For pineapple upside down french toast bake, add 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple or drained pineapple tidbits to the bread mixture before storing overnight.
-For apple pie french toast bake, add 2 cups diced fresh apples to the bread mixture and swap the cinnamon for apple pie spice.