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Fluffy Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole

Pillowy brioche bread cubes drenched in a velvety vanilla cinnamon custard, swirled with brown sugar butter, and drizzled with warm cream cheese icing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brioche & Cinnamon Roll Swirl
  • 1 loaf brioche or challah bread (approx 16 oz), cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1.5 tbsp ground Saigon cinnamon
Rich Spiced Custard Base
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
Warm Vanilla Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp whole milk (to reach drizzling consistency)

Method
 

Assembly & Soaking
  1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter. Place half of the cubed brioche bread in an even layer across the bottom.
  2. In a small bowl, stir melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon into a thick swirl paste. Dollop half over the bread cubes.
  3. Add the remaining cubed bread on top, followed by dollops of the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. Pour evenly over the bread cubes.
  5. Press down gently so all bread absorbs custard. Let rest for 30 minutes, or cover and refrigerate overnight.
Baking & Glazing
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). If refrigerated overnight, let dish sit at room temp for 25 minutes before baking.
  2. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until golden brown, puffed, and center is set.
  3. Whisk softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Drizzle generously over warm casserole and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 540IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 2.2mg

Notes

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