Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Casserole

This casserole is a mash-up of a cinnamon roll and French toast, a perfect combination to serve as a sweet breakfast or dessert for the holidays.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 368 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 (16 ounce) loaf cinnamon swirl bread (such as Pepperidge Farm®)
• 1.5 cups milk
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 1 stick butter, softened, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, about 50 minutes.

Step 3

Butter 6 slices cinnamon swirl bread, then place them butter-side down into a casserole dish. Butter 6 more bread slices and place them butter-side down on the other slices.

Step 4

Mix together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl until smooth and pour over bread in the casserole dish. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.

Step 5

Place the casserole dish inside a larger pan; pour water into the outer pan, making sure not to get water in casserole.