Overnight French Toast Casserole (Cinnamon Roll Topping)

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Overnight French Toast Casserole (Cinnamon Roll Topping)

This Overnight French Toast Casserole features cinnamon-spiced custard, creamy pockets of sweetened cream cheese, and a crisp cinnamon streusel topping. It can be prepped ahead and chilled overnight for an easy morning bake, or assembled and baked right away when time is tight, making it a flexible option for weekends, holidays, or feeding a large crowd.

Make breakfast easy and exciting and skip the typical French toast! This is a great way to mix things up and keep the morning fun and different!

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time55

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: breakfast casserole, french toast, overnight casserole

Servings: people

Author: Joshua Boquist

Ingredients

For the Cream Cheese Dollops

6 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Casserole

1 loaf brioche bread cut into cubes
8 eggs large, scrambled
1-¾ cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

For the Cinnamon Roll Streusel Topping

½ cup unsalted butter softened
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the cubed brioche or challah evenly inside.
In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Drop small dollops all over the bread cubes, tucking a few down between pieces.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Pour the custard evenly over the bread and cream cheese dollops. Lightly press the bread so everything absorbs the mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours).
In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Mix with a fork or your hands until crumbly.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the chilled casserole. Bake uncovered for 40–50 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set but still slightly soft.
Let it cool for 10 minutes so the custard sets. Serve warm with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or fresh berries.

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Notes

Overnight vs Same Day: Chilling overnight creates a softer, more custardy center, but the casserole can also be baked right away if needed.

Cream Cheese Placement: Use small dollops and tuck some between bread cubes so every slice gets creamy pockets.

Do Not Overbake: The center should be just set with a slight softness. It will continue to firm up as it cools.

Let It Rest: Allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes before slicing so it holds together better.

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