For more great breakfast recipes, try this slow cooker cinnamon apple oatmeal, this delicious croissant breakfast casserole, or overnight blueberry French toast!
Cinnamon French Toast Bake Recipe
Cinnamon French toast bake is the perfect recipe for home cooks. It looks and tastes so impressive, but is quick and easy to make! It turns out fantastic every time and is definitely a no-fail recipe. This cinnamon French toast bake is the best because it can easily feed a group or a big family. Plus, for easy prep, you can prepare it the night before and then pop it in the oven in the morning to relieve a bit of that morning chaos. No-fuss breakfasts are the best! Not only does this French toast bake taste insanely delicious, but it’s SO easy to make. Basically you just get a loaf of cinnamon bread, dredge it in the egg mixture, and then stick it in a baking dish. From there, it just goes in the oven until it’s nice and golden brown! Super simple and tasty, everyone will be wanting the recipe.
Ingredients in Cinnamon French Toast Bake
A short list of pantry staple ingredients is all it takes to create the best cinnamon French toast! You will be obsessed with this stress-free breakfast! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.
Butter: Melted butter lines the bottom of the dish to keep it from sticking. Eggs: Bind everything together. Milk: Combine with the eggs, cream, and flavorings to make the custard. Heavy Whipping Cream: Helps make the custard egg mixture rich and delicious. Ground Cinnamon: So the egg mixture has some additional flavor. Vanilla: Brings delicious depth of flavor. Salt: Helps enhance all of the ingredients just right. Cinnamon Bread: The heart and soul of cinnamon French toast! Pecans: Sprinkle chopped nuts on top for a bit of crunch. Maple Syrup: Serve with syrup, if desired.
How to Make It
This cinnamon French toast bake comes together quickly with just a few simple, easy-to-follow steps. Even beginner bakers will look like pros with this impressive homemade breakfast. It’s perfect for large groups or holiday breakfasts!
Make Ahead: This dish can be made the night before and baked in the morning. Just prepare, then cover it with foil or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake it. Fully Mix the Egg: Mix the egg mixture thoroughly so it can coat the cinnamon toast evenly. Different Bread: If you don’t have cinnamon bread, you can also use French bread, Challah, brioche, raisin bread, or whatever sandwich bread you have on hand! Variations: Add in chocolate chips, other nuts, more spices like nutmeg or cloves, fresh fruit, or chunks of cream cheese to create different versions of this French toast bake that are just as amazing. Toppings: Serve with maple syrup, fruit syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, caramel sauce, a vanilla glaze, or whatever else your heart desires!
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