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Dinner Roll French Toast Casserole Recipe

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This Dinner Roll French Toast Casserole is a comforting and delicious breakfast or brunch dish that transforms simple bread and custard into a warm, cinnamon-spiced baked delight. Easy to prepare and perfect for serving a crowd, it features soft bread cubes soaked in a vanilla and cinnamon custard, topped with a crumbly cinnamon brown sugar topping and baked until golden and bubbly.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 loaf bread (or leftover bread, dinner rolls, etc.)
  • 2 cups milk (any type)
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Cinnamon Topping

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cold butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the bread: Slice the loaf of bread into cubes and set aside.
  2. Grease the pan: Lightly grease a deep dish pie pan to prevent sticking, then arrange the bread cubes in a single layer inside the pan.
  3. Mix custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and cinnamon until fully combined.
  4. Pour custard over bread: Evenly pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
  5. Make the cinnamon topping: In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Using your fingers, slowly cut in the cold butter until the mixture forms a crumbly texture. It is okay if it is not thoroughly blended at this stage.
  6. Add topping and chill: Sprinkle the cinnamon topping evenly over the soaking bread and custard. Cover the casserole with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to overnight to let the custard set.
  7. Preheat oven and warm dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to avoid thermal shock to the dish.
  8. Bake covered: Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven.
  9. Finish baking uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set. Test by poking a knife into the center; it should come out clean and the casserole should not appear wet.

Notes

  • Using slightly stale or day-old bread works best as it absorbs the custard better without becoming mushy.
  • Feel free to substitute the loaf with dinner rolls or any bread leftover.
  • Adjust the amount of cinnamon and vanilla extract to taste.
  • This casserole can be made the night before for a convenient breakfast option.
  • Letting the pan warm before baking prevents cracking if using glass or ceramic pans.
  • If you want a crispier topping, you can broil the casserole for 1-2 minutes at the end—watch carefully to avoid burning.
  • Serve warm with syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

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