Oh my goodness, y’all! Let me tell you about this absolutely divine breakfast recipe that has my family begging for seconds every single weekend. This Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole is literally what breakfast dreams are made of – and trust me, I’ve had my fair share of breakfast disasters before perfecting this gem! 😉
Picture this: buttery, fluffy bread pieces soaked in a rich custard mixture, topped with a cream cheese drizzle that’ll make your taste buds dance. The best part? You can prep it the night before, which means more beauty sleep for us, queens! 👑
Here’s what you’ll need:
– 1 loaf of brioche bread (slightly stale works best!)
– 6 large eggs
– 2 cups whole milk
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 2 tsp cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp nutmeg
– Pinch of salt
For that heavenly cream cheese drizzle:
– 4 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 2-3 tbsp milk
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
Now, let’s get cooking, bestie!
First, cut that brioche into chunky cubes – about 1-inch pieces. Don’t stress if they’re not perfect; we’re going for rustic vibes here! Arrange them in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together your eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until it’s smooth like your favorite silk pajamas. Pour this magical mixture all over your bread pieces, making sure every piece gets some love!
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Cover your casserole and let it chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. This is when the magic happens – all those flavors getting to know each other!
In the morning, preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the casserole for about 45-50 minutes until it’s golden brown and slightly puffy. While it’s baking, whip up that cream cheese drizzle by beating all ingredients together until smooth.
Once your casserole is out of the oven, let it cool for 10 minutes (I know it’s hard to wait, but trust your girl on this one!), then drizzle that cream cheese goodness all over it. Serve it up while it’s warm, and watch your family’s faces light up!
Y’all, this recipe is seriously a game-changer! It’s perfect for holiday mornings, weekend brunches, or just because you deserve something special!
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Until next time, keep cooking with love (and a little sass)! 💁♀️👩🍳
