CINNAMON RAISIN FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE RECIPES

Steps:

• Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with butter. Tear bread into chunks (or cut into cubes) and evenly distribute in the pan. In a medium sized bowl, mix together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla. Pour evenly over the bread. Cover tightly and store in the fridge for several hours or overnight. In a separate bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add nutmeg if desired. Add butter pieces and cut them into the dry mixture until mixture resembles fine pebbles. Store in a Ziploc in the fridge. When you're ready to bake the casserole, preheat oven to 350° F. Remove casserole from the fridge and sprinkle crumb mixture over the top. (If you're using fruit, sprinkle on before the crumb mixture.) Bake for 45 minutes for a softer, more bread pudding texture. Bake 1 hour or more for a firmer, less liquid texture. Scoop out individual portions. Top with butter and drizzle with maple syrup.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Lightly spray a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with non stick cooking spray.
• Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters and add to a large mixing bowl. Add the melted butter and toss to combine.
• Pour the mixture into the baking pan.
• In a separate bowl combine the eggs, heavy cream or half & half, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon.
• Whisk until the ingredients are well combined and pour over the cinnamon roll pieces. Add pecans if using.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cinnamon rolls are cooked through, golden brown and the egg mixture is absorbed.
• Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes, Warm the icing from the cinnamon rolls in the microwave and drizzle over the french toast bake. Drizzle with additional maple syrup if desired.
• Serve immediately.