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Cozy Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 generous portions
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Custard-Soaked Brioche Base
  • 1 loaf (approx. 14-16 oz) brioche or challah bread cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8-9 cups)
  • 8 large eggs farm-fresh, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg freshly grated
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Swirl
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon Saigon cinnamon preferred
Warm Vanilla Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered confectioners sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp warm whole milk to reach luscious drizzling consistency

Method
 

Dish Prep & Custard Assembly
  1. Generously butter a 9x13-inch ceramic or glass baking dish. Arrange the cubed brioche bread evenly throughout the prepared dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and fine sea salt until smooth and frothy.
  3. Evenly pour the custard mixture all over the cubed brioche. Gently press down on the cubes with a spatula so every piece absorbs the rich custard.
Cinnamon Swirl & Baking
  1. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, dark brown sugar, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon until a thick, pourable paste forms.
  2. Drizzle and swirl the cinnamon brown sugar mixture generously all over the top and deep into the crevices of the custard-soaked bread cubes.
  3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes (or 45 minutes if chilled overnight) until puffed, deeply golden on top, and the custard center is just set.
Cream Cheese Glaze & Serving
  1. While the casserole bakes, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and warm milk until a silky, pourable glaze forms.
  2. Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven, then drizzle the warm cream cheese glaze generously all over the top.
  3. Slice into warm squares and serve immediately with fresh berries, maple syrup, and hot coffee.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 9gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.5gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 900IUCalcium: 1100mgIron: 0.4mg

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