Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
Servings : 6
Ingredients
- 8 cups 100% Whole Grain Bread no high fructose corn syrup
- 1 1/2 cups milk non-dairy milk is fine
- 8 egg
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey, divided
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
Instructions
All methods:
- Grease 13X9 casserole dish with cooking spray. (If using a foil casserole pan, there is no need to grease it first.) Cube bread and add to casserole. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour egg mixture over bread. Top with pecans. Proceed as directed below according to desired preparation method:
To Cook Immediately
- Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
- While casserole is baking, combined softened cream cheese with remaining 1/4 cup maple syrup in a blender. Blend until smooth. Spread cream cheese mixture over casserole when it's done baking.
To Freeze
- Cover tightly with foil and freeze.
To Cook After Freezing
- Thaw completely. Remove cover and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
- While casserole is baking, combined softened cream cheese with remaining 1/4 cup maple syrup in a blender. Blend until smooth. Spread cream cheese mixture over casserole when it's done baking.