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Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole (Easy Cozy Brunch)

Fluffy cubes of buttery brioche bread soaked in a rich vanilla-spiced egg custard, swirled with a brown sugar cinnamon butter ribbon, baked until golden and puffed, and generously drizzled with warm cream cheese glaze. The ultimate make-ahead holiday morning and weekend brunch comfort food! 100% Halal wholesome indulgence.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Baking, Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Holiday Breakfast
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Bread Base & Rich Spiced Vanilla Custard
  • 1 loaf brioche bread cubed
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg and salt
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Swirl
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Warm Cream Cheese Icing Glaze
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 tbsp butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp warm milk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grease a 9x13-inch ceramic or glass baking dish generously with 1 tablespoon of butter. Spread the cubed brioche bread evenly across the prepared baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl or pitcher, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt until completely smooth and well blended.
  3. Pour the egg custard evenly over all the brioche cubes in the baking dish. Gently press the bread down with a spatula so every piece absorbs the custard.
  4. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon flour until combined into a glossy swirl. Drizzle this cinnamon butter mixture evenly over the top of the bread, using a butter knife to swirl it through the custard-soaked brioche.
  5. Bake immediately or cover tightly with foil and refrigerate overnight (up to 12 hours). If refrigerated overnight, let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before baking.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, until the casserole is puffed, golden brown on top, with crispy caramelized edges and a set custard center (an inserted knife should come out clean).
  7. While the casserole bakes, prepare the cream cheese glaze: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in powdered sugar, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of warm milk until smooth, glossy, and pourable.
  8. Remove the casserole from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle the warm cream cheese glaze generously all over the top. Slice into squares and serve warm with fresh berries, maple syrup, or hot coffee!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 680IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 2.2mg

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