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overnight cinnamon raisin french toast

(2 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Natalie Loop
@KitchenLooper
Hudson, MI

Imagine waking up to the smell of cinnamon, vanilla, and baked bread. This is a crowd-pleaser with a house full of guys. Put it together before bed, and it's ready to bake in the morning. The smell is inviting, and everyone shows up at the table for a hearty breakfast.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This overnight cinnamon raisin french toast could easily be breakfast or dessert! Rich and sweet, this breakfast casserole has a custard texture and is filled with cinnamon flavor. Once baked, the top gets slightly caramelized and adds a little crunch. Easy to make, leftovers will keep in the fridge for a few days. Just heat a slice in the microwave for about 30 seconds and enjoy.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(2 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 50 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For overnight cinnamon raisin french toast

  • 1 lb
    loaf of cinnamon raisin bread or any other bread your choice
  • 1 pkg
    cream cheese (8 oz)
  • 8 lg
    eggs
  • 2 c
    half and half
  • 1/2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c
    maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground nutmeg (optional) i love the flavor

How To Make overnight cinnamon raisin french toast

  • Cinnamon raisin bread cut into cubes.
    1
    Cube the cinnamon raisin bread.
  • Half the bread added to a casserole dish.
    2
    Place 1/2 of the bread cubes in a greased 9" x 13" dish.
  • Cubes of cream cheese added to the dish.
    3
    Top with cream cheese.
  • Remaining bread added to the casserole dish.
    4
    Then top with the remaining bread.
  • Remaining ingredients whisked in a bowl.
    5
    In a large bowl combine the remaining ingredients.
  • Egg mixture poured over the bread.
    6
    Pour over the top of the bread mixture.
  • Casserole dish covered in aluminum foil to chill.
    7
    Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Baking the casserole dish with aluminum foil on.
    8
    In the morning, remove it from the fridge and allow it to stand for 30 mins. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake covered for 30 minutes until a knife inserted comes out clean.
  • Baked French toast casserole dusted with powdered sugar.
    9
    Dust with powdered sugar.
  • Warming the syrup.
    10
    Warm syrup in a pan over low heat or in the microwave. Drizzle onto each serving.
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