Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Casserole

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This casserole is a mash-up of a cinnamon roll and French toast, a perfect combination to serve as a sweet breakfast or dessert for the holidays.

Ingredients

1 stick butter, softened, or as needed
1 (16 ounce) loaf cinnamon swirl bread (such as Pepperidge Farm®)
1 1/2 cups milk
4 large eggs
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1 Butter 6 slices cinnamon swirl bread, then place them butter-side down into a casserole dish. Butter 6 more bread slices and place them butter-side down on the other slices.
2 Mix together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl until smooth and pour over bread in the casserole dish. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4 Place the casserole dish inside a larger pan; pour water into the outer pan, making sure not to get water in casserole.
5 Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, about 50 minutes.