This Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake is the ultimate cozy breakfast or brunch treat! Imagine a symphony of flavors – the warm, comforting aroma of cinnamon, the soft texture of French toast, and the irresistible sweetness of a cinnamon roll, all baked into one incredible dish. It's the kind of dish that’s perfect for a chilly morning or a special weekend brunch. I've gotten so many compliments on this recipe; people absolutely love it!
The recipe itself is incredibly easy to follow, even for novice bakers. What's great is how versatile it is; you can use whatever kind of bread you have on hand – it's completely adaptable! Just make sure to select bread that's sturdy and holds up well. I have a friend that used stale bread once… It was a bit dry, but still tasty!
Required Equipments
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls (large and small)
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Wooden spoon
- Toothpicks or knife
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake
This recipe combines the best of both worlds – the comforting sweetness of a cinnamon roll and the classic goodness of French toast, all baked into one easy-to-make dish.
⏳ Yield & Time
Yield: 6-8 servings
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time:
🍽 Ingredients
📖 Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9x13 inch baking dish generously with butter or cooking spray. You really wanna make sure it's greased well, otherwise, you'll be sad.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Make sure everything is nicely combined. Don't over-whisk, though; you're not making a soufflé.
- Tear the bread into bite-sized pieces (or slightly larger, if you prefer). My friend Sarah likes hers in HUGE chunks, but I think it's best in bite size. You know what they say: go big or go home, but also, bite-size is generally better.
- Gently toss the bread pieces in the egg mixture, making sure each piece is well-coated. You might need to do this in batches so everything gets soaked nicely. And be gentle, we're not trying to create bread mush here.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix that until the brown sugar is mostly dissolved and everything is nice and fragrant. (Yes, it's okay to lick the spoon).
- Add the cinnamon sugar mixture to the bread mixture and stir gently. Mix it well enough to coat everything but not so well that you end up with soggy bread.
- Pour the bread mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Make sure to distribute the cinnamon bread bits evenly. You don't want one side cinnamon-heavy and the other side bread-heavy.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the French toast is golden brown and set. Keep an eye on it to make sure it's not browning too quickly or getting burnt on the edges.
- While the bake is still warm, drizzle the cream cheese frosting generously over the top. Let it sit for a few minutes to let the frosting melt and soak into the bread a bit.
- Serve immediately and enjoy! Don't forget your coffee. Because, French toast bake and coffee is the perfect pairing. Oh, and if you have some whipped cream... Go for it! It's just glorious!
📝 Notes
- For best results, use slightly stale bread. This will prevent the bake from becoming too soggy.
- Feel free to add nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips to the bread mixture for extra flavor and texture.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute with whole milk or half-and-half, but the results may be slightly less rich.
- Make sure to grease your baking dish well to prevent sticking!
🍎 Nutrition
Calories: 400 kcal
Protein: 10 g
Fat: 20 g
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Fiber: 3 g
Calcium: 150 mg
