Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Bake
User Reviews
4.5
Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Bake
Description
Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Bake starts by whisking eggs, sugar, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and baking powder. Cubed French bread is tossed in the mixture for thorough coating and soaked for several hours. Before baking, a drizzle of melted butter combined with brown sugar and cinnamon is poured over the bread to add sweetness and caramelized flavor as it bakes.
The dish bakes until the custardy center sets and the top browns, with optional covering if browning too quickly. After baking, a frosting made from softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk is whipped and spread atop, adding a creamy sweetness inspired by classic cinnamon roll icing.
The dish captures the essence of cinnamon rolls in a casserole form, suitable for brunch or breakfast gatherings. It can be served warm directly from the oven and pairs well with fresh fruit or coffee.
Refrigeration time before baking deepens flavor and texture but can be skipped for a faster option. Adjust baking length for preferred moistness, from custardy to more set.
Ingredients
Bread Mixture:
- 8 egg large
- 1/2 /2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 /2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 French bread 12 oz loaf, cubed
Cinnamon Drizzle:
- 1/4 /4 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1/4 /4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Frosting:
- 2 tablespoons butter softened, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese , softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 Tablespoon milk , (more as needed)
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- For the bread mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, vanilla, and baking powder. Add the cubed French bread and toss to coat.
- Pour into the prepared dish. Cover and refrigerate for four hours or overnight. Note: You can skip this if you are in a hurry!
- Remove dish from the fridge and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the Cinnamon Drizzle: In a small bowl combine the 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon. Drizzle over bread.
- Bake 30-40 minutes or until desired level is reached. If you like your casserole more like bread pudding bake closer to 30 minutes. If you like it on the more dry side, closer to 40 minutes. Cover with foil towards the end of baking if top starts to brown too much.
- For the frosting: With a hand mixer, beat the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Whip until creamy. Add more milk if desired. You want it a consistency that you can drizzle. I like to put mine in a ziploc bag, snip off the corner and drizzle it. You can also just add a dollop with a spoon. Enjoy!
Notes
- Refrigerate the soaked bread mixture for at least four hours or overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Cover the bake with foil near the end if the top browns too quickly while baking.
- Adjust baking time to achieve desired moistness: shorter for softer custard, longer for more firm texture.
- Frosting can be thinned with a little extra milk if needed for spreading consistency.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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