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